Which of the following is the typical ratio of sweep flow to pump flow?
a. 1:1
b. 3:1
c. 6:1
d. 9:1
Q. 2 Place the following statement in the correct order as they happen during normal physiology.
1. O2 and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
2. Blood is pumped from the right side of the heart to the lungs.
3. The heart pumps oxygenated blood to the major organs and tissues.
4. Blood is returned to the left side of the heart.
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 2, 1, 4, 3
c. 4, 3, 1, 2
d. 3, 4, 2, 1
Q. 3 Which of the following are considered types of EMCO? 1. VV 2. AV 3. VA
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
Q. 4 ECMO is typically only considered in conditions when conventional support: 1. has not been successful in delivering oxygen (O2). 2. is unable to effectively remove CO2. 3. cannot provide adequate cardiac function. 4. has been in use for more than 4 days.
a. 1 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
Q. 5 Which of the following are absolute contraindications for the use of ECMO? 1. Lethal congenital anomalies 2. Grade III or higher intracranial hemorrhage 3. Mechanical ventilation with 100 O2 for greater than 13 days 4. Gestational age less than 34 weeks
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
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