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Arterial Line Waveform

This quiz will gauge your understanding from the Arterial Line series lesson talking about the Waveform of the A-Line.

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Question 1 of 5

The large upward part at the start of the waveform is called ____?

A

Peak Systolic Pressure

B

Diastolic Runoff

C

Systolic Decline

D

Systolic Upstroke

Question 2 of 5

The part of the waveform where the aortic valve closes is called?

A

Peak Pressure

B

Systole

C

Dicrotic Notch

D

Minimum Diastolic Pressure

Question 3 of 5

The loss of energy in our arterial line system is called damping.

A

True

B

False

Question 4 of 5

The test to check for optimal damping in our arterial line setup goes by all the following names EXCEPT?

A

Bounce Test

B

Square Wave Test

C

Dynamic Response Test

D

Fast Flush Test

Question 5 of 5

If your square wave test shows more than 2 oscillations when returning to baseline and your arterial pressure waveform has an exaggerated appearance, you system is considered?

A

Optimally damped

B

Overdamped

C

Underdamped

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