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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

Your Answer ( C )
Correct Answer ( C )
difference between the aortic and
:
ventricular pressures
difference between the aortic and
:
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
Your Answer ( A )
Correct Answer ( A )
Disconnect the Blue cable from the
right side of the console and then go
:
to Menu key and select turn console
off.
Disconnect the Blue cable from the
right side of the console and then go
:
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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