The RRT is assessing a 68 yo postsurgical patient, who has a cardiac output of 3.7 LPM. If her height is 5 ft 4 in, weight is 52 kg, and estimated body surface area is 1.7 m2, what is her cardiac index?

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?