Which of the Following Cardiovascular Signs Would Indicate That a Patient's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cardiovascular signs would indicate that a patient's cardiovascular status is unstable and that weaning should not begin at this time?

• A) Cardiac index of 2.5 L/min/m²
• B) Hemoglobin content of 10 g/dl
• C) Heart rate of 108/min
• D) Systolic blood pressure of 80 mm Hg

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Definitions:

Parametric Statistics

A category of statistical techniques that assume data come from a type of probability distribution and involve parameters (such as the mean and variance) in that distribution.

Research Hypothesis

A statement of inequality between two variables. See Null hypothesis.

Four Groups

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P < 0.05

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