Pulmonary Hypertension Diagnosis Quiz

What is the primary purpose of advancing a catheter into the pulmonary artery?

• To measure blood sugar levels

• To monitor heart rate

• To directly measure pressure in the pulmonary artery

• To inject medication into the heart

Which part of the heart receives venous blood from the body?

• Left ventricle

• Right atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left atrium

What is the name of the catheters used to measure pulmonary artery pressure?

• Stent catheters

• Balloon catheters

• Swan-Ganz catheters

• Angioplasty catheters

What is considered the normal range for pulmonary artery pressure in adults at sea level?

• 5 to 15 mmHg

• 20 to 40 mmHg

• 25 to 35 mmHg

• 8 to 20 mmHg

At what value is pulmonary hypertension typically defined?

• Above 25 mmHg

• Above 20 mmHg

• Above 30 mmHg

• Above 15 mmHg