Monitoring, O2 Flashcards
1
Q
Correct placing of BP cuff is over the…
A
brachial artery
2
Q
Central venous pressure is equal to ________ pressure which is equal to ______
A
right atrial
preload
3
Q
Causes of increased CVP:
A
Fluid overload
R HF
Cardiac tamponade
Pleural effusion
Tension pneumothorax
Forced exhalation
Mechanical ventilation
4
Q
Normal CVP range:
A
2-6mmhg
4-12cm h2o
5
Q
Causes of decreased CVP:
A
Hypovolemia
Shock
Forced inhalation
6
Q
Oxygen therapy types:
A
Nasal prongs
Low flow O2 mask
Mechanical ventilation
7
Q
Positive pressure ventilation works how now?
A
Volume-cycled ventilation inflates the lungs to a predetermined volume - delivers a constant alveolar volume despite changes in mechanical properties of the lungs
