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Question 1 of 12

1. Question

1. The SynCardia TAH-t does the following: (select one)

Assists the left side of the heart
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Assists the right side of the heart
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Assists both the right and left sides of the heart
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Replaces the native ventricles and valves
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Question 2 of 12

2. Question

2. LVAD issues eliminated by the TAH-t include: (select one)

Right heart failure
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Arrhythmias
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Left ventricular thrombus
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All of the above
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Question 3 of 12

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3. Which of the following are key principles of TAH-t operation: (select as many as apply)

Full Eject
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Partial Fill
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Decrease fill volumes before patient ambulates
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Full Fill
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Question 4 of 12

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4. Which waveform shows full ejection of the blood from the TAH-t ventricles: (select one)

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Question 5 of 12

5. Question

5. Which Syncardia TAH-t waveform would indicate full fill? (select one)

The cardiac output waveform would have a 45% decrease and downward slope.
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The flow wave form would have a negative deflection to zero at the end of the graph.
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The pressure wave form would have a partial eject flag.
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The flow waveform would have a partial eject flag and a positive inflection at the end of the graph.
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Question 6 of 12

6. Question

6. A Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) is a device implanted to _________. Select all the answers that could correctly fill in the blank.

Replace the function of both ventricles of the heart
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Mechanically ventilate the lungs
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Support circulation of blood to vital organs
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Optimize the patient’s clinical status
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Question 7 of 12

7. Question

7. What problem does this flow waveform indicate?

Full fill
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Full eject
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Partial fill
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Partial eject
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Question 8 of 12

8. Question

8. Which factors contribute to fill volume? (select all that apply)

Patient fluid status
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Beat rate
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Vacuum
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% systole
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Question 9 of 12

9. Question

9. Full fill on the left can lead to:

Hypotension
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Hypertension
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Pulmonary edema
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Bleeding
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Question 10 of 12

10. Question

10. What problem does this waveform indicate?

Decreasing fill on the left
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Overall decreasing cardiac output over time
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Full fill on the right
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Partial eject on the left and right
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Question 11 of 12

11. Question

11. Decreased cardiac output over time as indicated by a downward slope could be secondary to: (select all that apply)

Hypervolemia
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Tamponade
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Pulmonary edema
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Arrhythmias
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Question 12 of 12

12. Question

12. In the event of acute decompensation of the patient: (select all that apply)

Check for evidence of device malfunction-evaluate the waveforms, cardiac output and fills
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Perform chest compressions or defibrillation
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Assess the patient for bleeding, stroke, infection
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Leave the patient alone in the room and call the VAD phone
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