ECMO Specialist Exam V2 (Latest 2026/
2027 Update) Extracorporeal Membrane
Oxygenation | 100 out of 100 | Verified
Questions & Answers | Grade A
1. Cannula location, ECBF, and LVEF determine the location of this
ECMO Phenomenon: - ANSWER Mixing cloud
2. This is one of the earliest signs of inadequate oxygen delivery
(Do2) - ANSWER SVO2
3. Decreased patient temperature, sedatives, paralytics, and increased
vent syncrony, will decrease this physiological foe? - ANSWER
Oxygen consumption
4. The review of code status, open line, and location of emergency
equipment w/ BSRN takes place anytime there is a change in
RNES staff - ANSWER Crisis Plan reviewed with BSRN
5. This micro emergency is most often caused by IV fluid or
Medication pushes - ANSWER Micro Air in the circuit
, 6. What is the first action in the event of 'no flow' following
significant line chatter - ANSWER Decrease ECMO RPM's
7. Torn Vessels, aortic dissection, blood loss, and arrhythmias are -
ANSWER Complications of cannulations
8. This is the question to ask yourself before considering CPR on a
VA ECMO patient - ANSWER Do we still have ECBF?
9. In V-A ECMO blood gas optimization is titrated according to this -
ANSWER Arterial Blood Gas
10. Kinks, clots, small cannula size, hasty sampling techniques,
high water bath temp are causes of what - ANSWER Hemolysis
11. This invasive hemodynamic monitoring device is helpful in
recognizing Harlequin syndrome in peripheral V-A ECMO pt.'s -
ANSWER A Right radial or brachial arterial line
12. This is the first action to be taken when the ECMO pump
fails on a V-A ECMO pt - ANSWER Clamp the arterial outflow
2027 Update) Extracorporeal Membrane
Oxygenation | 100 out of 100 | Verified
Questions & Answers | Grade A
1. Cannula location, ECBF, and LVEF determine the location of this
ECMO Phenomenon: - ANSWER Mixing cloud
2. This is one of the earliest signs of inadequate oxygen delivery
(Do2) - ANSWER SVO2
3. Decreased patient temperature, sedatives, paralytics, and increased
vent syncrony, will decrease this physiological foe? - ANSWER
Oxygen consumption
4. The review of code status, open line, and location of emergency
equipment w/ BSRN takes place anytime there is a change in
RNES staff - ANSWER Crisis Plan reviewed with BSRN
5. This micro emergency is most often caused by IV fluid or
Medication pushes - ANSWER Micro Air in the circuit
, 6. What is the first action in the event of 'no flow' following
significant line chatter - ANSWER Decrease ECMO RPM's
7. Torn Vessels, aortic dissection, blood loss, and arrhythmias are -
ANSWER Complications of cannulations
8. This is the question to ask yourself before considering CPR on a
VA ECMO patient - ANSWER Do we still have ECBF?
9. In V-A ECMO blood gas optimization is titrated according to this -
ANSWER Arterial Blood Gas
10. Kinks, clots, small cannula size, hasty sampling techniques,
high water bath temp are causes of what - ANSWER Hemolysis
11. This invasive hemodynamic monitoring device is helpful in
recognizing Harlequin syndrome in peripheral V-A ECMO pt.'s -
ANSWER A Right radial or brachial arterial line
12. This is the first action to be taken when the ECMO pump
fails on a V-A ECMO pt - ANSWER Clamp the arterial outflow
