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CVP Cardiovascular Perfusionist VIP Certification Exam
CVP — This exam mirrors the Certified Clinical Perfusionist (CCP) credentialing exams administered by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP), which consist of two components: the Perfusion Basic Sciences (PBS) exam and the Clinical Applications in Perfusion (CAP) exam, each approximately 150 questions over 3 hours, requiring a scaled passing score set by the ABCP.
54
Questions
105m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 54👑 VIP
A 72-year-old male undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting has been on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for 45 minutes at a flow rate of 2.4 L/min/m². His mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO₂) suddenly drops from 72% to 54%. Blood pressure is 65 mmHg, temperature is 36°C, and hematocrit is 22%. Which intervention should the perfusionist prioritize FIRST?
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