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Which of the following parameters determine tissue oxygen reserve (SvO2)?1. SaO22. Sa-vO23. MAP4. PaO2/FiO2

Which of the following would cause an SvO2 > 80%?

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The following data are collected from a patient 4 days post-op CABG   8:00 am 11:00 am CVP 5 6 PAP 25/12 42/20 PCWP 7 8 On the basis of this information, these changes are likely the result of which of the following?

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During your patient assessment, you must zero and balance the patients right radial arterial line.  You note the patients radial pulse is weak distal to the line and capillary refill is slow.  Prior to performing a square wave test you with draw from the line and no blood return is noted.   Your next step is …

In the event of a tension pneumothorax, variations of pulse and blood pressure during inspiration and expiration are noted on the arterial line waveform.  This variation is noted to be

The following are causes of SvO2 < 60%, except?

During transport of a patient to CT, the non-invasive blood pressure monitor unexpectedly shuts down.  You are concerned about your patients blood pressure being too low.  While troubleshooting the monitor, you palpate the patients radial pulse noting a strong regular pulse pressure.  This would indicate?

A radial a-line has been in place for several days.  You are called to the bedside to evaluate the dampened waveform on the monitor.  Which of the following are potential causes?  loose connection electrical interference air bubbles in line patient movement