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The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) catheter offers a mechanical means of balancing _______ and _______. |
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myocardial oxygen supply; oxygen demand |
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During transport of a patient undergoing IABP counterpulsation therapy, the CCTP notes a small amount of blood in the gas lumen of the catheter. The CCTP knows that: |
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this is a sign of a balloon leak, and counterpulsation should be stopped. |
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Helium is used to inflate the IABP balloon because: |
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its low molecular weight allows it to be pumped faster. |
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What are contraindications to IABP therapy |
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iliac arterial disease.
abdominal or aortic aneurysm.
severe aortic valvular insufficiency. |
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An injury to the myocardium resulting in a decrease in stroke volume would require an increase in _______ to maintain cardiac output. |
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If effective IABP therapy is being achieved, the diastolic augmentation peak pressure should be higher than or equal to the: |
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IABP is called counterpulsation because the balloon inflates during _______ and deflates during _______. |
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A fully inflated counterpulsation balloon rarely occupies more than _______ of the total diameter of the aorta. |
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When observing the ECMO pressure waveform, the CCTP will see: |
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no waveform, because ECMO is nonpulsatile. |
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The mitral and tricuspid valves open during what phase of the cardiac cycle? |
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Counterpulsation is most frequently utilized to assist patients suffering from: |
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left ventricular failure. |
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The cardiac cycle is made up of |
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atrial systole.
isovolumetric relaxation.
ventricular filling. |
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When an IABP balloon is active, the highest waveform on the pressure monitor is called the: |
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During transport, the patient's distal pulses below an IABP insertion site should be assessed every _______ minutes. |
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The counterpulsation balloon deflates at the end of _______ just prior to _______. |
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diastole; ventricular ejection |
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You are working with a CCT team that transports approximately six IABP patients annually. On arrival at a referring facility to transfer a patient with active counterpulsation therapy in place, which of the following crew additions would be best for patient care? |
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the addition of a perfusionist to the team |
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The CCTP is transporting a patient who has recently had an IABP removed. The patient begins to complain of leg numbness and tingling, as well as increasing pain. Assessment reveals a pale, swollen limb with absent distal pulses. The CCTP suspects: |
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limb ischemia caused by compartment syndrome. |
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The dicrotic notch on an arterial pressure waveform is caused by the: |
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Utilizing ECG triggers, the IABP machine will deflate the balloon on the _______ wave. |
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The ostea to the coronary arteries are located: |
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at the base of the aorta. |
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To prevent over or under inflation during atmospheric pressure changes in air transport, the IABP balloon pressure should be set to _______ mode. |
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The relationship between _______ and contractility is described in the Frank-Starling curve. |
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During CPR on a patient with active counterpulsation therapy, the CCTP should: |
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turn the IABP to pressure-sensing mode. |
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The assist ratio allowing for the best evaluation of the IABP waveform is: |
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Pressure is the preferred IABP trigger during: |
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). |
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