PracticeQuiz content is free on an ad-supported model.

Unfortunately, we can't support ad blocker usage because of the impact on our servers. If you'd like to continue, please disable your ad blocker and reload page.

Reload page

CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

Category - Problems

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

A patient presents with shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and cyanosis. On auscultation, pulmonary crackles were heard. Which of the following invasive methods may be used to confirm a diagnosis of pulmonary edema?

Cardiac catheterization
Pulmonary artery catheterization
Surgical maze procedure
Percutaneous pulmonary intervention

Explanation

Answer: B - Pulmonary artery catheterization is an invasive approach that can be used to diagnose pulmonary edema. It measures the pressure in the pulmonary vasculature.

Was this helpful? Upvote!

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

Ad-Blocker not supported

CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz