WorksheetsICU
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which line allows for continual assessment of the mean arterial pressure?
Arterial line
PICC line
Central line
Swan-Ganz
Most ICU ECG monitors are 12 lead
True
False
Upon hearing an ECG alarm: in all situations you promptly stop treatment
True
False
In order to identify the cause of an ECG alarm; you first must know...
Medications patient is on
Patient's baseline rhythm
Patient's blood pressure
Patient's oxygen saturation
Which of the following is true with regards to oximetry?
Check with nursing before removing an oximetry probe
Goal is to keep SpO2 above 94%
Cardiac arrhythmia's cannot cause abnormal readings
All of the above
Which of the following is true regarding mean arterial pressure?
It reflects tissue perfusion pressure
Acceptable values are 110-160 mm Hg
If cardiac output is low MAP is not affected
All of the above
Which of the following is a correct response to an arterial line scenario?
Femoral insertion: no hip flexion beyond 60 degrees
Femoral insertion: treat bedside
Line displaced: Apply pressure to site and continue activity
Blue and green are correct
A central line measures...
Systolic blood pressure
Central venous pressure or right atrial pressure
Mean arterial pressure
ABG's
Which of the following are clinical implications of a PICC line?
No BP on involved extremity
Axillary crutches may be contraindicated
If just placed: check with nursing before ambulating
All of the above
Which precaution should be taken with a Swan-Ganz catheter?
Avoid head/neck/arm movements that could disrupt the catheter
The pressure transducer does not need to be at level of heart
Hip flexion is contraindicated
Avoid weight bearing on involved extremity
