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Which is not an indication for transfer of a pregnant patient to an intensive care unit?
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a. Need for invasive monitoring
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b. Impending respiratory failure
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c. Thyrotoxicosis with normotensive tachycardia
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d. Refractory hypotension despite adequate resuscitation
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According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which is universally required during the transport of a pregnant patient?
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c. Continuous pulse oximetry
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d. Continuous fetal heart rate monitoring
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What is the most common indication for admission to an obstetrical intermediate care unit?
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d. Cardiopulmonary disease
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Why does ventricle performance, measured with the use of pulmonary artery catheters, remain within normal range in term pregnant women?
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b. Decreased vascular resistance
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c. Increased blood volume and cardiac output
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Which of the following changes would cause an increase in stroke volume?
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a. Increase in heart rate
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b. Increase in cardiac output
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c. Increase in systemic vascular resistance
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d. Decrease in pulmonary vascular resistance
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What is the most common cause of pulmonary edema in a pregnant patient?
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c. Hypertensive disorders
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d. Iatrogenic fluid overload
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