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Test Name: ImpellaUS Score : 100.00 % 24 out of 24
Question 1 :The three Impella Catheters are:
Your Answer ( C ) : Impella 2.5, 5.0, LD
Correct Answer ( C ) : Impella 2.5, 5.0, LD
Question 2 :The Impella LD can actively unload the left ventricle with up to:
Your Answer ( B ) : 5 liters of blood per minute
Correct Answer ( B ) : 5 liters of blood per minute
Question 3 :The Impella 2.5 is inserted:
Percutaneously into the femoral
Your Answer ( B ) :
artery
Percutaneously into the femoral
Correct Answer ( B ) :
artery
Question 4 :The Impella 5.0 is inserted
Surgical cutdown into the femoral
Your Answer ( D ) :
artery
Surgical cutdown into the femoral
Correct Answer ( D ) :
artery
Question 5 :The Impella LD is inserted:
Your Answer ( C ) : Directly into ascending aorta
Correct Answer ( C ) : Directly into ascending aorta
Question 6 :When starting up the console you must confirm that the following items
are displayed on the screen:
Your Answer ( F ) : All of the above
Correct Answer ( F ) : All of the above
Question 7 :The DIFFERENCE between the Impella 2.5 and LD is (select all that
apply)
Cannula size,Insertion site,Pressure
Your Answer ( A,B,D ) :
measurement
Cannula size,Insertion site,Pressure
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Cannula size,Insertion site,Pressure
Correct Answer ( A,B,D ) :
measurement
Question 8 :The speed range of the Impella 2.5 is:
Your Answer ( B ) : 25,000-51,000 rpms
Correct Answer ( B ) : 25,000-51,000 rpms
Question 9 :The speed range for the Impella 5.0 and LD is:
Your Answer ( C ) : 10,000-33,000 rpms
Correct Answer ( C ) : 10,000-33,000 rpms
Question 10 :If the console detects suction you must FIRST
Your Answer ( B ) : Turn down the performance level
Correct Answer ( B ) : Turn down the performance level
Question 11 :The 2.5 has:
Your Answer ( B ) : An open pressure measurement
Correct Answer ( B ) : An open pressure measurement
Question 12 :The Impella 5.0 and LD have
Your Answer ( A ) : A differential pressure measurement
Correct Answer ( A ) : A differential pressure measurement
Question 13 :The open pressure measurement measures:
Your Answer ( A ) : Aortic pressure
Correct Answer ( A ) : Aortic pressure
Question 14 :The differential pressure measurement measures
difference between the aortic and
Your Answer ( C ) :
ventricular pressures
difference between the aortic and
Correct Answer ( C ) :
ventricular pressures
Question 15 :The cannula on all Impella catheters houses the: (select all that apply)
Your Answer ( A,B ) : Motor,Pump
Correct Answer ( A,B ) : Motor,Pump
Question 16 :The cannula on the 2.5 is
Your Answer ( A ) : 12F
Correct Answer ( A ) : 12F
Question 17 :The cannula on the Impella 5.0 and LD is
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Your Answer ( C ) : 21F
Correct Answer ( C ) : 21F
Question 18 :It is recommmended that you change the Braun Vista IV tubing every:
Your Answer ( A ) : 24 hours
Correct Answer ( A ) : 24 hours
Question 19 :The purge pressure must be maintained at
Your Answer ( B ) : 300-700 mmHg
Correct Answer ( B ) : 300-700 mmHg
Question 20 :The flow rate on the Braun Vista Pump must be maintained between:
Your Answer ( B ) : 4-20 ml/hr
Correct Answer ( B ) : 4-20 ml/hr
Question 21 :The OFF option for the console can be found under the
Your Answer ( D ) : Menu key
Correct Answer ( D ) : Menu key
Question 22 :Before you can turn the console off you must FIRST
Disconnect the Blue cable from the
right side of the console and then go
Your Answer ( A ) :
to Menu key and select turn console
off.
Disconnect the Blue cable from the
right side of the console and then go
Correct Answer ( A ) :
to Menu key and select turn console
off.
Question 23 :You can find the Pressure Measurement under the
Your Answer ( A ) : Signal key
Correct Answer ( A ) : Signal key
Question 24 :To troubleshoot catheter placement you must access the Placement
Screen found under:
Your Answer ( A ) : Signal Key
Correct Answer ( A ) : Signal Key
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