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nautica902

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on: Jul 18, 2018
A patient with a pacemaker should not have a procedure that uses an electrosurgical unit (ESU).
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which type of cardiac procedure delivers electrical impulses to correct atrial or ventricular dysrhythmias?
 
  a. Coronary artery bypass graft case using CPB
  b. Cardiac pacemaker
  c. Off-pump coronary artery bypass graft
  d. Stent placement


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The use of an ESU is usually avoided when a surgical procedure is performed on a patient with a pacemaker. Electromagnetic interference may affect the pulse generator, depending on the type of pacemaker.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A pacemaker consists of a generator and leads, which produces electrical impulses to stimulate electromyocardial conduction and correct dysrhythmias.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Sarahjh

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Excellent

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