The Most Clinically Significant ICP Waveform Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

The most clinically significant ICP waveform is

• A) A waves.
• B) B waves.
• C) C waves.
• D) D waves.

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Definitions:

Superior Vena Cava

A major vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium.

Thorax

The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, enclosing the chest and containing the heart and lungs; it is protected by the rib cage.

Velocity

A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position of an object, with both magnitude and direction.

Blood Flow

Blood flow is the circulation of blood through the cardiovascular system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and wastes.