NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HEALTH INFORMATICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One example of medical miniaturization is the ____
A
heart pacemaker
B
brain shunt
C
dental implant
D
catheter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cardiac rhythm management field is a prime example of miniaturization of medical devices. Leadless pacemakers can be delivered via a catheter and implanted directly inside the heart, thereby avoiding an incision in the chest or the need for cardiac leads to deliver therapy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cardiac implantable electronic devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), biventricular pacemakers, and cardiac loop recorders, are designed to help control or monitor irregular heartbeats in people with certain heart rhythm disorders and heart failure.

Detailed explanation-3: -For the last twenty years, the Applied Physics Laboratory has been actively engaged in the development of implantable medical devices, the design of which is based on the transfer of space technology. The fIrst device was the Johns Hopkins Rechargeable Cardiac Pacemaker.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pacemakers send electrical pulses to help your heart beat at a normal rate and rhythm. Pacemakers can also be used to help your heart chambers beat in sync so your heart can pump blood more efficiently to your body. This may be needed if you have heart failure.

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