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V@ndy87

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on: Jul 18, 2018
What type of shunt is placed when attempting to drain fluid from the ventricles to the right atrium of the heart?
 
  a. Ventriculoperitonea l shunt
  b. Ventriculoamniotic shunt
  c. Ventriculoatrial shunt
  d. Ventriculocoronary shunt

Question 2

What are the two ways in which an atrial septal defect can be closed?
 
  a. Suture, patch graft
  b. Wires, antibiotics
  c. Valve, ligating clips
  d. Electrosurgery, antibiotics


jonathanballen97

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

ANS: C
Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus involves implanting a shunt that carries fluid from the lateral ventricle to the right atrium of the heart.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The opening in the septum between the left and right atria may be closed with suture, or a patch graft may be inserted.


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