CSCP Clinical Perfusion Practice Questions - CSCP National Certification Examination - Clinical Perfusion (Canada) Exam

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Which of the following interventions is the most appropriate first step to resolve a venous air lock that causes a sudden, complete loss of venous return during cardiopulmonary bypass?

Increase the vacuum pressure in the venous reservoir immediately Clamp the arterial line and stop the arterial pump, then clamp the venous line to prevent retrograde air migration Increase the arterial pump speed to pull more volume through the venous line Open the arterial filter vent line and flush the system with saline

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Clamp the arterial line and stop the arterial pump, then clamp the venous line to prevent retrograde air migration

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