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7 Recognizing Hemodynamic Deterioration Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

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1 point

After repeated vomiting, a patient has reduced circulating volume. The ventricular filling that may decrease as a result is called .

Fill in the blank

1 point

A ventricle must pump against increased resistance. What is this hemodynamic factor called?

True or false

1 point

True or false: A single blood-pressure reading fully describes how well tissues are being perfused.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

In an SBAR message, what does the letter R stand for?

Choose one

1 point

Which option lists the three factors identified as affecting stroke volume?

A
Heart rate, oxygen saturation, and vascular tone
B
Preload, afterload, and contractility
C
Blood pressure, respiratory rate, and urine output
D
Contractility, oxygen requirement, and capillary refill

Written response

1 point

Use $\mathrm{CO}=\mathrm{HR}\times\mathrm{SV}$ . If heart rate is 90 beats/min and stroke volume is 60 mL/beat, what is cardiac output in L/min? Enter the exact value; no rounding is needed.

Choose all

1 point

Which findings can be warning signs of hemodynamic deterioration? Select all that apply.

A
Falling blood pressure
B
Rising heart rate
C
New confusion
D
Declining urine output
E
A single stable reading that matches the patient's baseline

True or false

1 point

True or false: If a warning score is reassuring, it should take priority over clinical concern that a patient is deteriorating.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

An arterial-line display suddenly shows a pressure drop, but the patient is awake, warm, and speaking normally. What is the most appropriate response?

A
Assume the patient is stable because they look well and disregard the display
B
Assess the patient immediately and check the transducer setup and waveform; confirm the measurement if appropriate
C
Wait for the next scheduled measurement before assessing the patient
D
Treat the displayed pressure as definitive without checking the patient or equipment

Choose all

1 point

In suspected sepsis, which approaches are consistent with assessing hemodynamic changes? Select all that apply.

A
Reassess the patient over time
B
Use a dynamic measure such as stroke-volume response to passive leg raise or a fluid challenge
C
Rely only on a single static measurement
D
Use a reassuring warning score as a reason to stop reassessing

Choose one

1 point

A patient with known cardiac disease develops worsening breathlessness, cool skin, weak peripheral pulses, and declining blood pressure. What is the best conclusion and response?

A
Give fluid because low blood pressure always means low circulating volume
B
Conclude that increased afterload is definitely the cause
C
Reassess urgently and do not assume fluid is appropriate solely because the pressure is low
D
Wait until the blood pressure becomes markedly abnormal before escalating

Choose one

1 point

Over two hours, a patient's blood pressure changes from 124/76 mm Hg to 101/68, heart rate rises from 84 to 112/min, breathing becomes faster, and the patient becomes restless. What is the most appropriate interpretation and next step?

A
The systolic pressure is not extremely low, so the changes can be ignored
B
The combined trend is concerning; promptly reassess and escalate according to the local response pathway
C
Wait until the next scheduled observation to see whether the pressure falls further
D
Treat the trend as proof of one specific cause

Open ended

1 point

A patient is difficult to rouse, hypotensive, and has rapidly worsening oxygenation. Describe what takes priority and what information you would communicate when escalating.

True or false

1 point

A patient looks acutely unwell, but their warning score is reassuring. Should clinical concern still prompt reassessment and possible escalation?

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

Using $\mathrm{CO}=\mathrm{HR}\times\mathrm{SV}$ , if heart rate rises while stroke volume stays unchanged, what happens to calculated cardiac output?

A
It decreases.
B
It increases.
C
It stays unchanged.
D
It cannot be related to heart rate.

Written response

1 point

What hemodynamic term describes the resistance a ventricle must pump against?

Choose one

1 point

An arterial-line display suddenly shows a pressure drop, but the patient is awake, warm, and speaking normally. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

A
Dismiss the reading because the patient appears well.
B
Wait until the next scheduled observation before checking the line.
C
Assess the patient and check the transducer setup and waveform; confirm the measurement if appropriate.
D
Treat the displayed pressure as accurate without reassessing the patient.

Choose one

1 point

A patient is difficult to rouse, hypotensive, and has rapidly worsening oxygenation. What should take priority?

A
Complete a full set of observations before contacting anyone.
B
Call for urgent help and begin immediate bedside assessment and support within your role.
C
Wait for the next scheduled measurement to confirm the trend.
D
Record the findings and reassess after routine tasks are complete.

Choose one

1 point

A patient with known cardiac disease develops worsening breathlessness, cool skin, weak peripheral pulses, and declining blood pressure. Which conclusion is best supported?

A
The patient definitely needs fluid because the blood pressure is falling.
B
The findings prove that contractility is impaired.
C
Reduced cardiac output is possible, but the cause is not established; reassess urgently and escalate.
D
The findings are not concerning unless the blood pressure reaches a specific threshold.

Written response

1 point

In an SBAR message, which component states the response or action you are requesting?

7 Recognizing Hemodynamic Deterioration Online Quiz Questions

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