#1
Which component of a cardiac rhythm management device detects abnormal heart rhythms?
Pacemaker
Battery
Lead
Sensor
#2
What is the primary function of a pacemaker in cardiac rhythm management?
To generate electrical impulses
To monitor heart rate
To deliver shocks
To regulate heart rhythm
#3
What is the primary purpose of the battery in a cardiac rhythm management device?
To regulate heart rhythm
To store patient data
To power the device
To synchronize heartbeats
#4
What is the purpose of the lead in a cardiac rhythm management device?
To store electrical impulses
To deliver therapy
To regulate heart rate
To power the device
#5
What is the purpose of the pulse generator in a cardiac rhythm management device?
To monitor blood pressure
To regulate heart rate
To sense heart rhythms
To deliver therapy and store data
#6
What is the typical location for implanting a cardiac rhythm management device?
#7
Which type of cardiac rhythm management device is primarily used for patients with bradycardia?
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
Pacemaker
External Defibrillator
#8
What is the purpose of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) in cardiac rhythm management?
To correct abnormal heart rhythms
To synchronize heartbeats
To prevent heart attacks
To provide temporary support
#9
What is the purpose of an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) in cardiac rhythm management?
To regulate heart rate
To prevent sudden cardiac arrest
To synchronize heartbeats
To monitor blood pressure
#10
Which condition might require the use of an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)?
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation
#11
What is the purpose of remote monitoring in cardiac rhythm management?
To adjust device settings
To improve battery life
To allow healthcare providers to monitor device function
To reduce the need for device replacements
#12
What is the typical lifespan of the battery in a cardiac rhythm management device?
2-3 years
5-7 years
10-12 years
15-20 years
#13
In which chamber of the heart are leads typically placed in a cardiac rhythm management device?
Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#14
Which of the following is a potential complication associated with implanting cardiac rhythm management devices?
Increased risk of infection
Reduced risk of arrhythmias
Decreased battery life
Improved heart function
#15
Which of the following is a feature of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-compatible cardiac rhythm management devices?
They are smaller in size
They are less expensive
They do not interfere with MRI scans
They have longer battery life
#16
Which of the following is a potential complication of lead placement in cardiac rhythm management devices?
Increased battery life
Lead dislodgement
Improved heart function
Reduced risk of infection
#17
What is the purpose of the atrial lead in a dual-chamber pacemaker?
To sense atrial activity
To sense ventricular activity
To deliver therapy to the atrium
To store patient data
#18
What is the primary function of the lead insulation in a cardiac rhythm management device?
To sense heart rhythms
To prevent infections
To transmit electrical impulses
To provide structural support