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Intra-Abdominal Pressure - Physiology

This quiz will gauge your understanding from the lesson talking about the physiology that accompanies elevated intra-abdominal pressure.

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Question 1 of 5

Normal intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is considered to be less than ____?

A

10 mmHg

B

12 mmHg

C

15 mmHg

D

20 mmHg

Question 2 of 5

When IAP is > 12 it is called Intra-Abdominal Hypertension?

A

True

B

False

Question 3 of 5

When IAP > 20 and end organ dysfunction is present, we call this what?

A

Intra-abdominal Hypertension

B

Elevated Intra-abdominal pressure

C

Abdominal compliance

D

Abdominal compartment syndrome

Question 4 of 5

Increases in IAP do NOT increase intra-thoracic pressure (ITP).

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 5

What organ system is most susceptible to increases in IAP?

A

Cardiovascular

B

Gastrointestinal

C

Renal

D

Neurologic

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