Author Question: Which of the following BEST describes the effects of a pericardial tamponade on cardiac output and ... (Read 108 times)

ap345 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Which of the following BEST describes the effects of a pericardial tamponade on cardiac output and venous pressure?

A) Cardiac output is low, and central venous pressure rises.
B) Cardiac output rises, and venous pressure is not affected.
C) Cardiac output is not affected, and central venous pressure rises.
D) Cardiac output is high, and central venous pressure falls.

Question 2

The basic technique used to remove blood, other secretions, or vomit from a patient's airway is:

A) suctioning.
B) compression.
C) distention.
D) debridement.