NURS 203 Midterm Review UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
SVR (systemic vascular resistance) The force exerted on circulating blood by the vasculature (blood vessels) of the
body. It is often referred to as total peripheral resistance. (Best indicator of left-
sided resistance.)
SVR formula MAP-CVP/CO x 80
, SVR normal range 800-1200 dynes/sec
______________ SVR indicates vasoconstriction. (Hypertension, Elevated
cold).
______________ SVR indicates vasodilation. (sepsis, Decreased
anaphylactic shock).
A patient has low cardiac output, which of these Urine output 15mL/hr
assessment findings is most indicative of this? 3 multiple choice options
Which value best reflects preload? CVP
3 multiple choice options
A rising CVP most likely indicates what? Fluid overload
3 multiple choice options
A patient with low svO2 would MOST likely have what? increased oxygen consumption
3 multiple choice options
What is the priority action for a dampened arterial line flush the line (square wave test- clears potential clots or air bubbles)
waveform? 3 multiple choice options
Normal cardiac output range 4-8 L/min
3 multiple choice options
SVR represents what? afterload
3 multiple choice options
Which finding suggests PA catheter complication? hemoptysis
3 multiple choice options
The nurse notes an absent arterial waveform. What is the assess the patient
priority action? 3 multiple choice options
Which indicates increased afterload? high SVR
3 multiple choice options
ARDS is characterized by: non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
3 multiple choice options
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure A mechanical maneuver used in ventilators to maintain pressure in the airways
above atmospheric pressure at the end of exhalation. It prevents alveolar
collapse, improves oxygenation, and increases lung compliance by keeping
alveoli open. (vital in treating acute respiratory failure and preventing atelectasis.)
and CORRECT Answers
SVR (systemic vascular resistance) The force exerted on circulating blood by the vasculature (blood vessels) of the
body. It is often referred to as total peripheral resistance. (Best indicator of left-
sided resistance.)
SVR formula MAP-CVP/CO x 80
, SVR normal range 800-1200 dynes/sec
______________ SVR indicates vasoconstriction. (Hypertension, Elevated
cold).
______________ SVR indicates vasodilation. (sepsis, Decreased
anaphylactic shock).
A patient has low cardiac output, which of these Urine output 15mL/hr
assessment findings is most indicative of this? 3 multiple choice options
Which value best reflects preload? CVP
3 multiple choice options
A rising CVP most likely indicates what? Fluid overload
3 multiple choice options
A patient with low svO2 would MOST likely have what? increased oxygen consumption
3 multiple choice options
What is the priority action for a dampened arterial line flush the line (square wave test- clears potential clots or air bubbles)
waveform? 3 multiple choice options
Normal cardiac output range 4-8 L/min
3 multiple choice options
SVR represents what? afterload
3 multiple choice options
Which finding suggests PA catheter complication? hemoptysis
3 multiple choice options
The nurse notes an absent arterial waveform. What is the assess the patient
priority action? 3 multiple choice options
Which indicates increased afterload? high SVR
3 multiple choice options
ARDS is characterized by: non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
3 multiple choice options
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure A mechanical maneuver used in ventilators to maintain pressure in the airways
above atmospheric pressure at the end of exhalation. It prevents alveolar
collapse, improves oxygenation, and increases lung compliance by keeping
alveoli open. (vital in treating acute respiratory failure and preventing atelectasis.)
