Pacemaker Quiz

What is the primary function of a pacemaker?

• To monitor blood pressure

• To correct heartbeat abnormalities

• To replace heart valves

• To increase heart size

Which node is known as the 'natural pacemaker' of the heart?

• Atrioventricular node

• Sinoatrial node

• Left ventricle

• Right atrium

What type of pacemaker does not require wires?

• Implantable cardioverter defibrillator

• Biventricular pacemaker

• Dual-chamber pacemaker

• Leadless pacemaker

How far should a cell phone be kept from a pacemaker?

• At least 12 inches

• At least 6 inches

• At least 3 inches

• At least 1 foot

What is the purpose of a biventricular pacemaker?

• To monitor heart rate only

• To synchronize contractions of the ventricles

• To replace damaged heart valves

• To increase blood flow

What does the microprocessor in a pacemaker do?

• Controls blood pressure

• Transmits data to the hospital

• Stores patient information

• Regulates electrical pulses

What is the role of electrodes in a pacemaker?

• To provide power to the pacemaker

• To store data

• To monitor electrical signals

• To generate electrical energy

What is cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)?

• A method to increase heart size

• A treatment using a biventricular pacemaker

• A technique to monitor blood pressure

• A type of heart surgery

What happens when the pacemaker detects abnormal heart activity?

• It shuts down the heart

• It stops working

• It increases heart rate

• It sends electrical pulses to the heart

What is the main difference between a pacemaker and an ICD?

• An ICD can only monitor heart rate

• A pacemaker can deliver shocks

• An ICD can deliver electric shocks to restore rhythm

• A pacemaker is larger than an ICD