Chapter 12: Cardiac Pacemaker/ICD

Question 1

1. Which of the following should not be used on patients with a pacemaker or ICD?
A. dental handpieces
B. composite curing light
C. magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler
D. dental radiographs

Answer 1

C. magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler

Question 2

2. The most common use for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator is
A. tachyarrhythmia
B. syncope
C. severe hypertension
D. none of the above

Answer 2

A. tachyarrhythmia

Question 3

3. The portion of the pacemaker that contains the electronic circuitry and powers the device is the
A. lead
B. defibrillator
C. copper stem
D. generator

Answer 3

D. generator

Question 4

4. All of the following are symptoms of an individual suffering from a pacemaker malfunction except one. Which one is the exception?
A. dizziness
B. hiccoughing
C. swelling of extremities
D. wheezing

Answer 4

D. wheezing

Question 5

5. The most important vital sign on a patient suspected of having a pacemaker malfunction is the
A. pulse
B. respiration
C. BP
D. temperature

Answer 5

A. pulse