A low CVP value is indicative of which of the following?

During suctioning, the RRT stimulates a vagal nerve response.  What effects can vagal stimulation have on the patient?

Pulmonary vascular resistance is increased by all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following are true statements regarding the PCWP (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure)? The normal value is 4-12 mmHg It reflects right ventricular afterload It is a reflection of left atrial pressure

Which of the following gases would be defined as a  strictly “perfusion-limited” gas?

This type of anemia is caused by an inadequate intake of vitamin B12 in the diet.

Given the following data, calculate SVR (systemic vascular resistance) in dynes-sec/cm5. C.O. = 7.4 L                                  CVP= 12 mmHg                       Mean PA Pressure= 31 mmHg HR= 88 bpm                                 PCWP= 18 mmHg                    Mean Arterial B/P= 81 mmHg   BSA= 1.8 m2       

The innermost layer of the heart is the

Which heart chamber has the most muscle mass and thickest myocardium?

Which of the following values is used to assess left ventricular preload? (Choose all that apply)