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What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?

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Stroke volume is...

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Preload is most impacted by

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A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate...

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Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by...

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The formula for BP is...

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What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insufficiency?

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An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology?

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If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical assessment?

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What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis?

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The blue proximal port of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan?

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When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of saline into the and the temperature change is measured in the _

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Based on these oxygen saturation so, what type of shunt is present?
SVC sat = 67% IVC sat = 71% RA sat = 85% RV sat = 85% PA sat = 85% LA sat = 98% LV sat 98% AO sat = 98%

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The type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the the atrial septum (the former site of the fossa ovalis) is called?

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What is the Flamm's equation?

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The formula used to calculate MAP is...

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Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in...

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Signs of right sided heart failure include...

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What are the four anomalies associated with Tetralogy of Fallot?

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Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great vessel arises?

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Pulsus Pardoxus is a sign of...

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What does RAD stand for?

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Which component of the X-Ray system converts light rays into images?

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What is the maximum annual dose of radiation one can receive annually?

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Lead protection should be at least how many millimeters of lead?

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What is the minimum safe distance to position oneself from the X-Ray source?

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In an X-Ray tube the...

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Which view exposes the operator to the GREATEST amount of radiation?

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What converts X-rays into an image?

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The contrast that is best for a patient is...

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Radiolucent means...

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Radiopaque means...

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ReoPro works on...

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Heparin potentiates (increases) the action of...

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Fibrinogen is converted to fibrin by the action of...

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There are ___ known pathways to imitate the clotting cascade.

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Aspirin inhibits the action of...

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Which agent is not an antiplatelet?

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If a patient has diabetes and renal failure with a creatinine of 2.0, what would you give?

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If a patient is taking NPH (injectable) insulin, which medication should not be given?

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Which medication is most commonly given to a patient with Supravetricular Tachycardia (SVT)

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If a patient has a creatinine greater than 1.4, contrast volume should be minimized.

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Lidocaine converts from 2gm in 500cc to...

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Dopamine concentration 1600 mcg/ml in 250 cc yields a concentration of...

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The best short acting medication/anxietolytic to sedate a patient is...

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The drug of choice for treating coronary spasm is...

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Amiodarone is used to treat...

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What medication is used as a preload and afterload reducer?

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Diabetic patients have a greater incidence of developing ______________ post contrast administration.

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Which rhythm is most likely to become lethal?

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The Impella catheter most clearly resembles...

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When performing an LV gram with the LV injector, what is the purpose of setting a "rate of rise"?

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The EKG demonstrates ST elevation in leads II, III, and AVF. Which coronary would you suspect?

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An EKG demonstrates ST elevation in leads V5, V6, lead I, and AVL. Which coronary artery is most likely occluded?

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How do you test the defibrillator?

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What happens if you deliver a shock to a patient on the T wave?

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In 1st degree heart block, where is the conduction delay?

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What is the normal PR interval

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If a patient is attached to the monitor, Vtach is the rhythm, the patient has no pulse and is not responding, what should you do?

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If a patient is on a monitor in SVT, systolic BP is 70, the patient is diaphoretic, dusky and short of breath. What should you do?

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A common complication of placing a pacing electrode/wire is...

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A pacing generator that paces in both chambers, senses in both chambers, and inhibits QRS complexes is a...

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A pacing generator that paces both chambers, senses in both chambers, and triggers or inhibits pacing is a...

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A pacing generator that paces in the atria, senses in the atria, and inhibits pacing is a...

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What is the formula for calculating SVR

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Which cardiac output would be more accurate in a patient with tricuspid regurgitation?

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Which right heart pressure best reflects LV preload?

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Which balloon is used for valvuloplasty?

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Aortic stenosis demonstrates a pressure that is elevated in the left ventricle and a pressure that is lower in the ____________.

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If a patient has a pulsatile mass below the sheath site, and a bruit is present, what should be suspected?

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An abdominal aortic pulsation greater than 3.0cm can be a finding for what?

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Back pain not relieved with nitroglycerin, morphine or oxygen and not associated with EKG changes can indicate...

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Which stent is self expanding?

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A catheter has a diameter of 2.66mm. What French size is it?

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In relation to a coronary lesion where should the wire not be placed?

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Which lesion is best addressed with a Rotoblador?

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Which catheter should be used to cannulate an LAD with a high take off?

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Landmarks for an internal jugular approach include the...

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When performing a myocardial biopsy where are the tissue samples taken from?

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Hypokinetic means...

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In the formula BP = HR x SV x SVR, Dobutamine acts as an ____, to _ by increasing ________.

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Which of the following are Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBS)?

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NTG works to decrease preload when given during an MI by dilating?

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Low dose Dopamine, 1-5mcg/kg/min...

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If the patient complains of pain down the leg when attempting to cannulate the right femoral artery, which way do you move the needle?

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Coronary arteries perfume best during...

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What is the purpose of the IABP?

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Inotropic drugs:

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Another name for Versed

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Another name for Valium

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Another name for Benadryl

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Sedatives with NO analgesic properties:

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Heparin prevents clot formation by preventing the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.

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ReoPro inhibits IIb/IIIa receptors.

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INR (international normalized ratio) measures the levels of Coumadin.

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PT evaluates the coagulation factors VII, X, V, II and I (fibrinogen).

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PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) test evaluates coagulation factors XII, XI, IX, VIII, X, V, II (prothrombin), and I (fibrinogen)

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Medication of choice for Supraventricular Tachycardia is Adenosine.

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Normal RA pressure:

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Normal PA pressure:

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Normal RV pressure:

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Normal PCW pressure

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Normal LV pressure:

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Normal AO pressure:

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Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) calculation:

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Pulse Pressure calculation:

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Stroke Volume (SV) calculation:

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CO / BSA:

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HR x SV / 1000

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Gorlin's Constant used for Aortic valve area:

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Gorlin constant for Mitral valve area:

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Mean PA - Mean PCW / CO:

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Mean AO - Mean RA / CO:

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LV Systole - AO Systole:

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CO / SEP ( systolic ejection period):

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SV / EDV:

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What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood?

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INR measures the levels of which drug?

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Lovenox impacts Antithrombin and Factor Xa.

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Ticlid and Plavix turn off receptor sites on platelets.

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TPA acts by

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Troponin is the most accurate measurement of cardiac muscle fiber damage after a MI.

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Which lab value does NOT evaluate the extent of an MI?

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Check pulse for one minute is the best way to calculate pulse rate.

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Metabolic Acidosis has a low level of HCO3 (bicarb)

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A pH less than 7.35 or greater than 7.45 is called:

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What would be the appropriate intervention for a patient with Respiratory Acidosis?

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To increase arterial PO2:

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Interpret the following blood gas:
pH = 7.25 CO2 = 60 HCO (bicarb) = 22

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How will a high CO2 level impact pH?

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How will an increase in HCO2 (bicarb) affect pH?

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The inner most layer of an after is the intima.

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When a patient has a DILATED AORTIC ROOT, what diagnostic catheter is best utilized to visualize the LAD?

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During a pericardiocentesis, the needle enters the sub-xyphoid process.

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Where should assist on the IABP be set when a patient has a heart rate of 150?

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Jugular vein distention can be caused by:

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Ventricular arrhythmias are most common during injection of the right coronary artery.

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Osmolality refers to the ability of the contrast to pull fluid into the intravascular space.

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Synchronous pacemakers sense the heartbeats intrinsic activity and pace only when needed.

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The purpose of an ICD is to:

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The R and the L in RAO and LAO refer to the position of the image intensifier

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What shows a TRUE posterior infarct on an EKG?

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Time is the most important factor in decreasing Xray exposure to a patient.

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What is the normal amount of blood in the pericardium?

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The most common renal stenosis is located in the ostial.

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A dislodged lead will cause a fail to capture pacemaker in the RV.

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Monophasic defibrillation protocol is:

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What does the "c" wave represent?

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Inject in the RA and read in the PA measures THERMAL DILUTION cardiac output.

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Which would likely increase pulmonary blood flow, possibly pulmonary edema?

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RVEDP and LVEDP are different because there is less space in the LV to do the workload.

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When endothelium cells build a chemical to equalize the vessel pressure, it is called INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE.

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A MI would increase LVEDP, but NOT LV systolic pressure

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A/V stenosis would increase LV systolic pressure.

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Every clotting factor is made in the liver

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What is the complication shown at the arrow?

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This IVUS cross-section shows:

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The smaller the stent, the lower re-stenosis rate.

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The Rotoblator, 1.25-2.0 mm burrs should operate at approximately:

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The Rotoblator 2.15 mm and larger burrs should operate at approximately:

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Identify the venous and ECG waves marked.

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Mitral regurgitation is virtually certain when atrial "v" waves:

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High PCWP with normal EDP is:

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High "v" wave equals:

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What is the normal range of pH in the blood?

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What is the normal range of PaCO2 in the blood?

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What is the normal range of HC03 in the blood?

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Identify the ports labeled.

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What is the best view for visualization of a stent?

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Which imaging results in a image with more NOISE?

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Quiz on RCIS Practice, created by C W on 04/29/2016.

RCIS Practice

What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?

Stroke volume is...

Preload is most impacted by

A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate...

Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by...

The formula for BP is...

What component of a Pulmonary Capillary Wedge pressure indicates Mitral insufficiency?

An elevated RVEDP is found in which pathology?

If the RA waveform is 2x the normal value, where would this be demonstrated in the physical assessment?

What is the most common cause of Pulmonic stenosis?

The blue proximal port of the swan is located how far from the distal tip of the swan?

When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of saline into the ____________ and the temperature change is measured in the _____________

Based on these oxygen saturation so, what type of shunt is present? SVC sat = 67% IVC sat = 71% RA sat = 85% RV sat = 85% PA sat = 85% LA sat = 98% LV sat 98% AO sat = 98%

The type of ASD, located in the middle 1/3 of the the atrial septum (the former site of the fossa ovalis) is called?

What is the Flamm's equation?

The formula used to calculate MAP is...

Equalization of RVEDP and LVEDP are found in...

Signs of right sided heart failure include...

What are the four anomalies associated with Tetralogy of Fallot?

Which fetal anomaly is characterized by a large VSD over which a large single great vessel arises?

When performing a thermodilution cardiac output, the operator injects 10 cc of saline into the and the temperature change is measured in the _

Based on these oxygen saturation so, what type of shunt is present?
SVC sat = 67% IVC sat = 71% RA sat = 85% RV sat = 85% PA sat = 85% LA sat = 98% LV sat 98% AO sat = 98%