Anesthesia Technician Practice Exam

What is NOT typically equipped in a rapid infuser system?

1. IV pump

2. Blood warmer

3. Centrifuge

4. Pressure monitor

The correct answer is: Centrifuge

A rapid infuser system is designed to quickly deliver large volumes of fluids, often blood or blood products, to a patient in an emergency situation. Typically, these systems include components that facilitate the rapid and safe infusion of these fluids. The infusion system will typically feature an IV pump to regulate the flow of fluids, a blood warmer to ensure that the infused blood or fluids are at a safe temperature to minimize the risk of hypothermia, and a pressure monitor to ensure that the infusion is occurring at the appropriate pressure to avoid complications. A centrifuge, however, is not part of a rapid infuser system. Its primary function is to separate components of blood by spinning it at high speeds, which is unrelated to the rapid infusion process. This equipment is used in a laboratory setting, not during the delivery of fluids to a patient. Thus, it does not align with the purpose or function of a rapid infuser system, making it the one that is not typically equipped.