Question 1
A patient's systemic vascular resistance (SVR) has dangerously decreased. The nurse would expect to administer which medications?
◦ Nitroprusside and furosemide (Lasix)
◦ Nitroglycerin and digoxin (Lanoxin)
◦ Furosemide (Lasix) and dopamine
◦ Dopamine and norepinephrine (Levophed)
Question 2
A patient has mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO
2) of 52% with the following hemodynamic findings: CO of 4.8 L/min, SaO
2 of 95%, and an unchanged hemoglobin level. For what should the nurse assess the patient?
◦ Pain
◦ Position of the PA catheter
◦ Hypothermia
◦ Excessive sedation