FFICM FFICM Critical Care Monitoring and Hemodynamics

Question 1

Which parameter is measured by a pulmonary artery catheter to assess left heart preload?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary artery wedge pressure

Answer

Central venous pressure

Answer

Pulmonary artery systolic pressure

Answer

Cardiac output

Question 2

What is the normal range for cardiac index in a healthy adult at rest?

Accepted Answer

2.2–4.0 L/min/m²

Answer

1.0–2.0 L/min/m²

Answer

4.5–6.0 L/min/m²

Answer

0.5–1.5 L/min/m²

Question 3

In the ICU, which arterial waveform finding suggests hypovolemia during positive pressure ventilation?

Accepted Answer

Pulse pressure variation >13%

Answer

Wide pulse pressure

Answer

Dicrotic notch elevation

Answer

Reduced diastolic runoff

Question 4

Which mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO2) value indicates adequate global oxygen delivery in a critically ill patient?

Accepted Answer

≥65%

Answer

≤40%

Answer

≥90%

Answer

50–55%

Question 5

What does the Stewart-Hamilton equation calculate when using thermodilution?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac output

Answer

Systemic vascular resistance

Answer

Stroke volume variation

Answer

Pulmonary vascular resistance

Question 6

In critically ill patients, which hemodynamic profile is characteristic of septic shock?

Accepted Answer

High CO, low SVR, low MAP

Answer

Low CO, high SVR, high MAP

Answer

High CO, high SVR, high MAP

Answer

Low CO, low SVR, high MAP