During Insertion of a Pulmonary Artery Catheter,the Provider Asks the Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

During insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter,the provider asks the nurse to assist by inflating the balloon with 1.5 mL of air.As the provider advances the catheter,the nurse notices premature ventricular contractions on the monitor.What is the best action by the nurse?

• A) Deflate the balloon while slowly withdrawing the catheter.
• B) Instruct the patient to cough and deep-breathe forcefully.
• C) Inflate the catheter balloon with an additional 1 mL of air.
• D) Ensure lidocaine hydrochloride (IV) is immediately available.

---

Definitions:

Stable Personality Patterns

Consistent behaviors and thoughts that persist over time, defining an individual's personality.

Mental Processes

Internal, subjective experiences and operations that underlie cognitive functions such as perception, thought, memory, and reasoning.

Collective Unconscious

A concept in Jungian psychology referring to the part of the unconscious mind that is shared by all humans, containing universal archetypes.

Completely Controlled

Refers to a state or situation where all aspects are governed or regulated entirely without any autonomy or randomness.