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FCCS Exam Review Questions with Correct Answers Latest 2023/2024 (Alreay Graded A+) What is the cause of this pt's HoTN and why? - ANSWER-Auto-peep is the cause. COPD pts have difficulty exhaling --> pressure buildup in alveoli. We use PEEP for the pressure and to improve oxygenation. Auto-peep comes from breath-stacking --> intrinsic peep. Alveoli enlarge --> high peak airway pressure. All leads to low venous return --> low CO --> HoTN A COPD pt is admitted to the ICU for e...

FCCS Review(updated)2023 fully solvedWhat is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? Cardiac tamponade; obst...

Which of the following is not true regarding peak aortic blood flow acceleration? a) it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis b) it is a sensitive indicator of changing contractility state and secondary to hypoxia c) it is highly sensitive to inotropic changes d) it is minimally affected by preload changes e) 2 of the above - Answer it is significant primarily in patients with aortic stenosis In doppler assessment of aortic valve gradient: a) the degree of stenosis...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock ...

FCCS Review 2023 (Questions with correct Answers A+ Graded 100% Verified) What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? CORRECT ANSWER: Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to ...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - correct answer Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - correct answer Cardiac tamponade; obstr...

FCCS (Fundamentals of Critical Care Support) Complete Exam Bank Questions & Answers. What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear ...

FCCS STUDY GUIDE with complete Questions and Answers and Case Studies. BEST REVIEWED Guide Rated A What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? ANS** Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs a...

Situational couple violence (SCV) has been shown to be the most common form of violence both in the overall population (Johnson & Leone, 2005; Tjaden & Thoennes, 1999) and in couples seeking conjoint therapy (Dutton et al., 2006; Simpson, Doss, Wheeler, & Christensen, 2007). Despite its pervasiveness, it is reported by many marriage and family therapists as one of the most difficult problems to treat (Whisman, Dixon, & Johnson, 1997). One of the clinical decisions that makes it difficult to trea...

RCIS Exam Review questions and answers graded A+. What is the formula for calculating cardiac output? - correct answers.CO = HR x SV Stroke volume is _________? - correct answers.Related to preload Preload is most impacted by what? - correct answers.Increased filling volumes A patient with chronic untreated hypertension would demonstrate what? - correct answers.Increased afterload Vascular resistance/pressure is most influenced by what? - correct answers.Radius of the ...