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PA Cath Waveforms

This quiz will gauge your understanding from the lesson talking about the waveforms of the PA catheter.

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Question 1 of 5

For all intents & purposes, the Right Atrial Pressure (RAP) is the same as the Central Venous Pressure (CVP)

A

True

B

False

Question 2 of 5

How many upward waves will be present in a RAP waveform?

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

Question 3 of 5

With a compliant right atrium, we would expect to see a ________ "a-wave" size.

A

Smaller

B

Same

C

Larger

D

Right-sided after load

Question 4 of 5

The Pulmonary Artery Systolic (PAS) is basically equal to the RV Systolic Pressure.

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 5

Which wave is missing from the wedge pressure waveform, when compared to the RAP waveform?

A

a

B

c

C

x

D

v

E

y

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