Organization for Advancing Critical Care Monitoring

On-line symposium post-test:

The Pulmonary Artery Catheter: Rembrandt's Paintbrush (Gerald R. Manecke Jr., MD)

Please answer the questions below by marking the appropriate choice..
      
 
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B
C
D
  
1. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate indication for pulmonary artery catheterization:

A. discern cardiogenic from non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema

B. management of pulmonary hypertension

C. all ASA II class patients

D. determining if cardiac output is sufficient


 
   
A
B
C
D

2..  Sites for central venous access include:

A. Pedal Dorsalis, Internal jugular, external jugular

B. Internal Jugular, External Jugular, Subclavian, Femoral, Anticubital

C.  Internal jugular, external jugular, femoral

D. Internal jugular, external jugular, femoral, carotid

 


   
A
B
C
D

3. With the PAC inserted to a distance of 42 – 46 cm, the catheter is usually:

A. In a wedge position

B. In the right atrium

C. In the right ventricle

D. In the superior vena cava

 


   
 
             
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