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The normal range for cardiac index of an adult patient is [lowvalue] to [highvalue] L/min/m2.

While reviewing a patient chart, you note that the CBC with differential shows elevated neutrophils. This finding is consistent with

Which of the following represents normal mixed venous blood gases in a healthy adult?

Which of the following IV drugs is administered to decrease systemic vascular resistance?

Upon diffusion from the alveolus into the pulmonary capillary bed, oxygen will initially enter the RBC and bind to hemoglobin. This is due to the ____________________ qualities of oxygen.

During a 6-minute Walk Test, you document that the patient’s SpO2 decreases from 97% to 89% and the HR increased from 82 to 121 bpm. Use principles of gas diffusion and lung physiology to explain how these results would be indicative of a pulmonary diffusion defect. (ie What happened during exercise to cause a diffusion defect?)

Fill in the chart below naming the vessels, chambers and valves in the normal blood flow through the cardiovascular system. [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F], [G], [H], [I], [J], [K]

Which of the following would be considered a normal blood serum level for sodium?  

The RRT is assessing a 68 yo postsurgical patient, who has a cardiac output of 3.7 LPM. If her height is 5 ft 4 in, weight is 52 kg, and estimated body surface area is 1.7 m2, what is her cardiac index?

_______________________ is a period of relaxation during which a heart chamber is filling.