VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE (VAD) QUIZ 2026 LATEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+.

VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE
(VAD) QUIZ 2026 LATEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SURE A+.


All of the following may be considered ventricular assist
devices, except?
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Myocardial protection system (MPS)
Centrifugal pump
Positive displacement pump
None of the above are considered ventricular assist
devices -
Correct Answer -Myocardial protection system (MPS)


What is considered the most important factor in
determining survival with mechanical circulatory
assistance?
Patient selection
Device's output range
Ability to gain access for device insertion
Device's ability to unload the heart -
Correct Answer -pt selection


The hallmark of cardiogenic shock is?
Reduced SVR
Elevated PVR
Elevated left atrial pressure
Reduced cardiac index -

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, Correct Answer -Reduced cardiac index


All of the following should be accomplished prior to post
cardiotomy VAD consideration, except?
Maximal inotropic support
IABP placement
Preload reduction
Acidosis correction -
Correct Answer -Preload reduction


Elevated left atrial pressure may be an obvious indicator
of what?
Right heart failure
Pulmonary hypertension
Left heart dysfunction
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) -
Correct Answer -Left heart dysfunction


All of the following are VAD categories, except?
Bridge to recovery
Bridge to support
Destination therapy
Bridge to transplantation -
Correct Answer -Bridge to support


What is most crucial for L-VAD support?
Right heart function
Afterload
Preload
Competent aortic valve -
Correct Answer -Right heart function




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