Which of the following is a specialized feature of pulmonary artery pressure monitoring?

All of the above

Has additional ports for IV access

Equipped with an atrial electrode

Provides continuous cardiac output monitoring

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

B. Pulmonary artery catheters typically have multiple lumens that allow for IV access and medication administration.
C. Some pulmonary artery catheters have an atrial sensing electrode to monitor atrial activity.
D. Pulmonary artery catheters can provide continuous cardiac output monitoring using thermodilution or other methods.
A. Therefore, all these features are specialized aspects of pulmonary artery pressure monitoring.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Intracranial pressure is monitored using specialized devices like an ICP monitor, not a pulmonary artery catheter.
B. Spinal cord perfusion is not directly monitored by a pulmonary artery catheter.
C. A pulmonary artery catheter is used to monitor hemodynamic status, including cardiac output, pulmonary artery pressures, and fluid volume status, which helps guide management of critically ill patients.
D. Renal function is assessed through lab tests and urine output, not pulmonary artery catheterization.

A. 8,400 mL B. 7,200 mL C. 9,600 mL D. 5,400 mL

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Parkland formula: 4 mL × body weight (kg) × % TBSA = total fluid for 24 hours

Calculation: 4 × 80 × 45 = 14,400 mL in 24 hours

Half of this fluid (14,400 ÷ 2) = 7,200 mL should be administered in the first 8 hours.

The remaining half is given over the next 16 hours.

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