A Patient with Severe Heart Failure Has a Ventricular Assist

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with severe heart failure has a ventricular assist device (VAD) implanted.Which of the following should be included when developing the plan of care?

• A) Teaching the patient the reason for continuous bed rest
• B) Preparing the patient to have the VAD in place permanently
• C) Monitoring the surgical incision for signs of infection
• D) Administering immunosuppressive medications

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Definitions:

Computed Tomography

A sophisticated imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object, allowing for detailed inside views without cutting.

Packed Red Blood Cells

Concentrated red blood cells separated from whole blood, used in transfusions to restore oxygen-carrying capacity in patients.

Intravenous Catheter

A thin tube inserted into a vein, usually for the administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Antecubital Fossa

An anatomical term for the hollow region on the front of the elbow where veins are often accessed for blood draw or intravenous lines.