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IABP Waveforms & Pressures

This quiz will gauge your understanding from the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump series lesson explaining about the pressures and waveforms of the IABP.

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Question 1 of 5

When the balloon pressure waveform is rising, what is happening to the balloon?

A

Deflating

B

Inflating

C

Nothing

Question 2 of 5

The IABP ______ when systole ends and ______ before systole begins.

A

Inflates, Deflates

B

Holds, Deflates

C

Inflates, Holds

D

Deflates, Inflates

Question 3 of 5

The IABP must be in 1:1 Frequency in order for us to assess how well it is assisting our patient.

A

True

B

False

Question 4 of 5

How does the assisted pressure for both systolic and diastolic compare to the unassisted?

A

The are the same

B

The assisted are higher

C

The assisted are lower

Question 5 of 5

What pressure should be the highest with the IABP?

A

Assisted Peak Systolic

B

Augmentation

C

Unassisted end diastolic

D

Mean

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