Chapter 12 Pacemaker Q

Question 1

Which of the following should NOT be used on patients with a pacemaker or ICD?

Answer 1

Magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler

Question 2

The most common use for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator is

Answer 2

Tachyarrhythmia

Question 3

The portion of Pacemaker that contains the electronic circuitry and powers the device is the

Answer 3

Generator

Question 4

All of the following are symptoms of an individual suffering from a pacemaker malfunction except one , which one is the exception ?

Answer 4

Wheezing

Question 5

The most important vital sign to monitor on a patient suspected of having a pacemaker malfunction is the

Answer 5

Pulse

Question 6

Local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors should be used with caution on patients with pacemakers and ICD. True or false.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The factor has causes the greatest risk of malfunction with pacemakers or ICD’s is

Answer 7

Electromagnetic interference

Question 8

The first step in the treatment of suspected pacemaker malfunction is

Answer 8

Remove the cause of the interference