Aline
This is the primary function of an arterial line.
Continuous blood pressure monitoring and frequent blood sampling
the Swan-Ganz catheter is usually inserted into the right side of this organ before being advanced into the pulmonary artery
heart
this is the normal range for Central Venous Pressure (CVP) in adults.
2-8 mmHg
This is a common complication of all invasive catheters, including A-lines, CVP, and Swan-Ganz catheters.
infection
The transducer of an arterial line should be positioned at this level for accurate blood pressure measurement.
phlebostatic axis (4th intercostal space, mid-axillary line)
A nurse is caring for a client with a Swan-Ganz catheter in place. The catheter's distal port is used to measure what
this condition can cause elevated CVP due to fluid overload and increased venous return
fluid volume excess
This action should be performed when drawing blood from an A-line to prevent contamination of the sample.
discarding the first few milliliters of blood?
you should regularly do this procedure on the A-line to ensure accurate pressure readings.
zeroing the A-line
what does swan ganz help diagnose
heart failure, pulmonary hypertension
This treatment approach is often administered to patients with elevated CVP to reduce the fluid overload and promote diuresis.
diuretics
This parameter is often used to guide fluid resuscitation and indicates the preload or volume status of the heart, measured via the central venous catheter.
CVP
A common method used to test circulation before inserting an A-line into the radial artery.
allens test
A nurse is monitoring a patient with a Swan-Ganz catheter. The client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is 28 mmHg. The nurse should be concerned about...
left sided heart failure
the insertion site for a CVP catheter can include these two veins.
the internal jugular and subclavian veins
This is the first step to ensure the accurate monitoring of an A-line’s pressure readings.
zeroing
A nurse should monitor this distal pulse when an A-line is inserted into the radial artery to ensure adequate circulation.
radial pulse
this is the name of the pressure measured by the Swan-Ganz catheter when it is positioned in the pulmonary artery to assess left heart function and fluid status.
PAWP
A low CVP can be a concern in patients who have this type of shock, which leads to inadequate perfusion and low circulating blood volume.
hypovolemic shock
Where should we not store nitrates?
Do not store in the bathroom as moisture and heat can degrade the medication.