Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)?

• To monitor blood pressure

• To cure heart diseases permanently

• To support hemodynamics and cardiac function

• To replace the heart's function entirely

How does the counterpulsation process benefit the heart during diastole?

• By decreasing arterial pressure

• By reducing heart rate

• By increasing systemic arterial pressure and perfusing coronary arteries

• By stopping blood flow

What happens to the balloon during systole in the counterpulsation process?

• It deflates to reduce afterload

• It remains static

• It inflates to increase pressure

• It bursts

Why is the correct positioning of the IABP crucial?

• To avoid the need for anesthesia

• To make it easier to remove

• To prevent complications and ensure proper hemodynamic support

• To ensure it is invisible on X-rays

Where is the IABP typically inserted?

• Via the carotid artery

• Through the radial artery

• Via the femoral artery

• Through the jugular vein

Which condition is a common indication for using the IABP?

• Myocardial infarction

• Hypertension

• Asthma

• Diabetes

In which scenario is the IABP used to assist with high-risk PCI?

• When the patient has no heart issues

• When the patient is under 18 years old

• When the patient has multivessel disease and significant occlusions

• When the patient has a single vessel disease

Why is aortic insufficiency a contraindication for IABP use?

• Because the increased pressure would flow back into the left ventricle

• Because it causes the balloon to deflate prematurely

• Because it leads to excessive blood clotting

• Because it increases heart rate

What is a potential risk of using the IABP in patients with severe peripheral artery disease?

• Limb ischemia due to impeded perfusion

• Increased blood flow to the limbs

• Improved limb function

• Decreased risk of infection

Why is sepsis a contraindication for IABP use?

• Because it increases blood pressure

• Because it reduces the effectiveness of the balloon

• Because it can lead to systemic infection

• Because it enhances the immune response