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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

A Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) is a device implanted to _________. Select all answers that could correctly fill in the blank.

Augment the function of one or 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 2 of 10

2. Question

The pediatric heart failure population presents which of the following challenges to VAD therapy. Select the answer that could correctly apply.

The varied age and size range of the pediatric population
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The various etiologies of pediatric heart failure
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The complex anatomical structures of congenital heart disease patients
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All of the above
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Question 3 of 10

3. Question

The FDA classifies anyone between the ages of _________ as pediatric. Select the answer that could correctly fill in the blank.

Birth to 22 years of age
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1 month to 2 years of age
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2 to 12 years of age
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12–21 years of age
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Which of the following indicate the need for VAD implementation? Select all the answers that could apply.

Decompensated heart failure subsequent to failed oral medication therapy
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High blood pressure
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Organ failure including liver, renal, and respiratory failure
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Poor nutritional status
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Decreased activity
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question

What are the 4 main therapeutic goals or bridges for VAD implantation? Select the answer that could apply.

Discovery, Eligibility, Stability, and Transfer
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Recovery, Transplant, Decision, Destination
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Transplant, Discharge, Recovery, Restoration
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Decision, Destination, Implantation, Stability
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question

All VADs are _______ dependent and _______ sensitive.

Pulse & Power
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Afterload & Preload
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Flow & Speed
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Preload & Afterload
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Pulsatile devices have a _________chamber separated by a membrane. Select the answer that could correctly fill in the blank.

two-sided
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one-sided
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triple-sided
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Question 8 of 10

8. Question

The main settings of a continuous flow device include which of the following: Select the answer that could correctly apply.

Flow is the cardiac output in liters per minute. It is calculated based on an algorithm of blood viscosity (HCT) and power consumption
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Power is the power usage in watts
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Revolutions per minute (RPMs) is the amount of times the impeller spins per minute
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Question 9 of 10

9. Question

INTERMACS patient profiles 1 and 2 are associated with a 20% associated risk for mortality.

True
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question

Adult VAD therapy approach differs significantly from pediatric VAD therapy.

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