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Pulmonary Artery Catheter Position and Waveforms 1. In the diagram below, label each portion (A, B, C, D)...

1. Pulmonary Artery Catheter Position and Waveforms
1. In the diagram below, label each portion (A, B, C, D) of the arterial waveform.
A. ____ B. ____ C. ____ D. ____
2. Standard pulmonary artery catheters have a ________________ and a ________________ port.
a. The ________ port measures CVP.
b. The ________ port measures PAP.
c. The ________ port measures PCWP.
J. Dicrotic Notch
1. The presence of a ___________________ or ___________________ is normal for the _______________ waveform and occurs when the _______________.

Answer

  1. A. Right atrial pressure

    B. Right ventricular pressure

    C. Pulmonary artery pressure

    D. Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure

  2. Standard pulmonary artery catheters have a distal and a proximal port.

    1. The proximal port measures CVP.

    2. The distal port measures PAP.

    3. The balloon port measures PCWP.

  3. The presence of a dicrotic notch or incisura is normal for the arterial waveform and occurs when the aortic valve closes.

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