Nr 341 Exam 2: Hemodynamics/ Abgs Study Guidequestions And Answers

NR 341 Exam 2: Hemodynamics/ ABGs Study GuideQuestions and AnswersWhat does CVP stand for Ans- Central Venous PressureWhat does Preload mean? Ans- The VOLUME of BLOOD going INTO the HEARTduring Diastole (AKA the Volume of blood in ventricles***)What is the normal range of Preload? Ans- 2-6 LWhat level normally is responsible for measuring Preload? Ans- CVP is normally responsibleWhat does a CVP level of < 2 indicate is occurring? Ans- Fluid Volume DeficitWhat does a CVP level of > 6 indicate? Ans- Fluid Volume ExcessWhat medication can be utilized to treat High (>6) CVP (or Preload)? Ans- Albumin can be utilized to treat high preloadWhat level increases when CVP increases? Ans- The PAOP will also increaseIf a patient has a CVP (Preload) < 2, what type of fluids would we utilize to increase fluid volume in the patient? Ans- Isotonic FluidsWhat are some Isotonic fluids that can increase CVP (preload) in a patient? Ans- 0.9% Normal Saline - Lactated Ringers (LRs)What is the definition of Cardiac Output (CO)? AnsThe amount of blood pumped out to the body (L/min)What is the equation for Cardiac Output (CO)? AnsCO = Stroke Volume (SV) xHeart Rate (HR)Why is cardiac output (CO) very important? Ans-