This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What could cause a sudden change in the configuration of a pulmonary artery pressure tracing? a. ... (Read 31 times)

Jramos095

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jul 18, 2018
What could cause a sudden change in the configuration of a pulmonary artery pressure tracing?
 
  a. Transducer is at the right atrial level.
  b. Transducer needs to be calibrated.
  c. Transducer connection is secure.
  d. Pressure bag is present.

Question 2

Which device provides a two-dimensional color image of the beating heart?
 
  a. Stethoscope
  b. ECG
  c. Echocardiogram
  d. Sphygmomanometer


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Amiracle

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Potential causes of changes in a pulmonary artery pressure tracing configuration include the following: The transducer is not at the right atrial level, the transducer is in need of calibration, the transducer connection to the catheter is not secure, the catheter is no longer in proper position, or there is a loss of pressure in the pressure bag. By troubleshooting, the circulating nurse can quickly remedy the problem and apply appropriate interventions. The circulating nurse should be knowledgeable of the patient problems as well as the monitoring problems to maximize patient safety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Sound waves from a sonar-like device provide two-dimensional color images of the beating heart.


Jramos095

  • Member
  • Posts: 528
Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

duy1981999

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o
Hormonal and nervous factors influencing blood pressure Hormonal and nervous factors influencing blood pressure
Some plastic intake manifolds are equipped with a pressure relief valve that would open in the ... Some plastic intake manifolds are equipped with a pressure relief valve that would open in the ...
Changes in Land Configuration and Surface Characteristics Changes in Land Configuration and Surface Characteristics
Change in Bone Mass over Time In your early years, more bone mass is added than lost in your body Change in Bone Mass over Time In your early years, more bone mass is added than lost in your body
Consistency and Change in Personality Over the Lifespan Consistency and Change in Personality Over the Lifespan
Video: Cortisol (protein catabolism, gluconeogenesis, vasoconstriction & anti-inflammation)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library