IBHRE EXAM NEWEST 2024 WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+ A function of pacemaker circuitry that allows the pacemaker output pulse to be dissipated quickly maximizing both the output and sensing capabilities. a) circuit resistors b) charge dump c) pulse neutralizer d) current consumption - ANSWER-B. Charge Dump AV sequentially paced patients with frequent ventricular ectopy should have the following pacemaker parameters programmed to decrease the chance of competition: a) short blanking period b) slower base rate c) increased ventricular refractory period d) none of the above - ANSWER-A. Short Blanking Period Low threshold electrode materials include each of the following EXCEPT: a) iridium oxideb) elgiloy c) platinized platinum d) titanium nitride - ANSWER-B. Elgiloy The strength duration curve resulting in a parabolic shape is described by which of the following formulas? a) I x t b) I x V x t c) I x R d) all of the above - ANSWER-B. I x V x t The ventriculoatrial conduction time of a pacemaker patient with a typical endless-loop-tachycardia may be calculated by which equation? a) (upper rate limit interval) - ( AV delay + PVARP) b) (upper rate limit interval) - ( AV delay + PVARP