CVP Cardiopulmonary Bypass 2

Question 1

What is the typical blood flow rate during adult cardiopulmonary bypass?

Accepted Answer

2.2 to 2.4 L/min/m² of body surface area

Answer

0.5 L/min total

Answer

10 L/min total

Answer

5 L/min/m²

Question 2

What is myocardial protection during cardiac surgery?

Accepted Answer

Techniques to prevent heart muscle damage during the period the heart is stopped

Answer

Protection of the lungs during surgery

Answer

Prevention of surgical site infection

Answer

Maintaining blood pressure during anesthesia

Question 3

What is cardioplegia?

Accepted Answer

A solution delivered to the heart to arrest it and protect the myocardium during surgery

Answer

A type of anesthesia

Answer

A blood thinning medication

Answer

A cardiac monitoring technique

Question 4

What is the purpose of an arterial filter in the bypass circuit?

Accepted Answer

To remove microemboli, air bubbles, and debris from blood before it returns to the patient

Answer

To add medications to the blood

Answer

To measure oxygen levels

Answer

To regulate blood flow speed

Question 5

What is ultrafiltration during cardiopulmonary bypass?

Accepted Answer

A technique to remove excess fluid and concentrate blood components

Answer

A method to add fluid to the circuit

Answer

A type of blood gas analysis

Answer

A monitoring technique for coagulation

Question 6

What temperature is typically used for mild hypothermic bypass?

Accepted Answer

32-34°C

Answer

37°C

Answer

25°C

Answer

18°C