Which of the Following Statements Are True of PCWP

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of PCWP?
I.Normally its force is 6 to 12 mm Hg.
II.When the PCWP rises above 18 mm Hg, early clinical signs of pulmonary edema appear on the chest x-ray image.
III.Above 25 mm Hg the chest x-ray film shows obvious evidence of pulmonary edema.
IV.PCWP is a valuable clinical tool for monitoring the effects of intravenous fluid infusions in hemodynamically unstable patients.

• A) I, II, III
• B) I, III
• C) II, III, IV
• D) I, II, III, IV

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat.

Consistency

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time.

Concise Language

A way of speaking or writing that is clear and brief, using the fewest words necessary without losing meaning.

Cardiovascular Killer

Diseases or conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, leading to high mortality rates, such as heart disease or stroke.