Hemodynamic Monitoring Quiz: Trivia

15 Questions | By Jsaude | Last updated: Jun 29, 2020 | Total Attempts: 16946

Questions

Settings

Questions and Answers

1.

Hemodynamic Monitoring consists of:
- A.
  
  Non-Invasive
- B.
  
  Invasive
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  None of the above
2.

Invasive monitoring consists of:
- A.
  
  Blood pressure cuff
- B.
  
  Arterial and/or pulmonary artery catheter
- C.
  
  EKG leads
- D.
  
  Mechanical ventilation
3.

Arterial line insertion sites are:
- A.
  
  Brachial
- B.
  
  Radial
- C.
  
  Internal Jugular
- D.
  
  Femoral
- E.
  
  Subclavian
4.

The purpose of arterial lines is to:
- A.
  
  Obtain frequent arterial blood gases
- B.
  
  Infuse mediations
- C.
  
  Monitor CVP
- D.
  
  Monitor blood pressures continuously
5.

The purpose of pulmonary artery catheters is to:
- A.
  
  Measure cardiac pressures
- B.
  
  Infuse Medications
- C.
  
  Obtain arterial blood gases
- D.
  
  Infuse fluids
- E.
  
  None of the above
6.

Pulmonary artery catheters may be inserted at which of the following sites:
- A.
  
  IJ
- B.
  
  Femoral
- C.
  
  Radial
- D.
  
  Brachial
- E.
  
  Subclavian
7.

Which of the following measures left ventricular preload?
- A.
  
  SVR
- B.
  
  Wedge
- C.
  
  CVP
- D.
  
  LVSWI
8.

The bedside RN has obtained cardiac output and reports to you that the cardiac output is 2.0. Is this an abnormal or normal clinical finding?
- A.
  
  Normal
- B.
  
  Abnormal
9.

Based upon the cardiac output, what interventions should be completed?
- A.
  
  Give fluid boluses
- B.
  
  Administer lasix
- C.
  
  Start dobutamine at 2mcg/kg/min
- D.
  
  Increase PEEP
- E.
  
  Nothing
10.

Which is the best measurement of contractility?
- A.
  
  CVP
- B.
  
  PAWP
- C.
  
  LVSWI
- D.
  
  CO
- E.
  
  RVSWI
11.

Which of the following measures preload?
- A.
  
  CVP
- B.
  
  SVR
- C.
  
  RAP
- D.
  
  LVSWI
- E.
  
  PAWP
12.

The bedside RN reports to you that the patient's CVP is currently 2 and SBP is 70's. Are these normal or abnormal findings?
- A.
  
  Normal
- B.
  
  Abnormal
13.

Based on the clinical findings, what clinical interventions should be completed?
- A.
  
  Start dobutamine
- B.
  
  Give 1 liter NS bolus and re-assess CVP
- C.
  
  Start nipride
- D.
  
  Give digoxin
14.

Based on the clinical findings, what clinical interventions should be completed?
- A.
  
  Give fluid boluses
- B.
  
  Start dopamine
- C.
  
  Continue to monitor hemodynamics
- D.
  
  Start nipride
- E.
  
  Give lasix
15.

The bedside RN has just completed hemodynamic numbers. He reports the following: CO 5, CVP 6, PAWP 9, SVR 900, PVR 200, LVSWI 50. Are these normal or abnormal findings?
- A.
  
  Normal
- B.
  
  Abnormal