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clmills979

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is a common cause of pulsus paradoxus?
 
  a. Acute asthma attack
  b. Severe pneumonia
  c. Congestive heart failure
  d. Myocardial infarction

Question 2

What two factors determine cardiac output?
 
  a. Ventricular filling and heart rate
  b. Stroke volume and heart rate
  c. Stroke volume and respiratory rate
  d. Heart rate and tidal volume


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Pulsus paradoxus can be quantified with a blood pressure cuff and is common in patients with acute obstructive pulmonary disease, especially those suffering from an asthma attack.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The amount of blood circulated per minute (cardiac output) is a function of heart rate and stroke volume.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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