3.C VADs / Ventricular Assist Device (VAD-C)
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A ventricular assist device (VAD) functions by: (Mulitple Answers Possible) - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----Maintains patient's blood pressure
Provides adequate blood flow
Decrease the workload of the heart
The two types of flow generated by ventricular assist devices may be
characterized by the use of pulsatile and continuous non-pulsatile flow. - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----True
, A VAD is a mechanical system consisting of a pump and controller that may be
used as temporary or permanent support of an individual's pulmonary system. - -
--✔✔✔ANSWER----False
During left heart bypass for a Coselli Extent II, the patients systemic pressure is
155/100 while the pulmonary pressures are 54/41. What considerations or
treatments should be considered? (Multiple Answers Possible) - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----Administer Vasodilator
Decrease inotropic agents
NOT Increase the LVAD flow rate
The first Bridge to Recovery use of a LVAD was utilized in 1963 by _____. - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----DeBakey
For an Extent II, which arterial line pressure monitoring sites would be most
beneficial? - ---✔✔✔ANSWER----Femoral Artery
Left radial
The most common complication during the implantation of a VAD is: - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----Bleeding
Comprehensive Practice Exam Questions with
Answers & Rationales | PDF
A ventricular assist device (VAD) functions by: (Mulitple Answers Possible) - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----Maintains patient's blood pressure
Provides adequate blood flow
Decrease the workload of the heart
The two types of flow generated by ventricular assist devices may be
characterized by the use of pulsatile and continuous non-pulsatile flow. - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----True
, A VAD is a mechanical system consisting of a pump and controller that may be
used as temporary or permanent support of an individual's pulmonary system. - -
--✔✔✔ANSWER----False
During left heart bypass for a Coselli Extent II, the patients systemic pressure is
155/100 while the pulmonary pressures are 54/41. What considerations or
treatments should be considered? (Multiple Answers Possible) - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----Administer Vasodilator
Decrease inotropic agents
NOT Increase the LVAD flow rate
The first Bridge to Recovery use of a LVAD was utilized in 1963 by _____. - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----DeBakey
For an Extent II, which arterial line pressure monitoring sites would be most
beneficial? - ---✔✔✔ANSWER----Femoral Artery
Left radial
The most common complication during the implantation of a VAD is: - ---
✔✔✔ANSWER----Bleeding
