Adult Ventricular Assist Device
Algorithm Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Assist ventilation if necessary & assess perfusion (2) - correct
answer ✅1) normal skin color & temperature
2) normal capillary refill?
If you determine perfusion is adequate, assess & treat non-LVAD
causes for AMS, such as... (4) - correct answer ✅1) hypoxia
2) blood glucose
3) overdose
4) stroke
If you determine perfusion is inadequate, assess LVAD function...
(2) - correct answer ✅1) look/listen for alarms
2) listen for LVAD hum
Managing non-LVAD causes (2) - correct answer ✅1) follow local
EMS & ACLS protocols
2) notify VAD center and/or medical control & transport
Algorithm Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Assist ventilation if necessary & assess perfusion (2) - correct
answer ✅1) normal skin color & temperature
2) normal capillary refill?
If you determine perfusion is adequate, assess & treat non-LVAD
causes for AMS, such as... (4) - correct answer ✅1) hypoxia
2) blood glucose
3) overdose
4) stroke
If you determine perfusion is inadequate, assess LVAD function...
(2) - correct answer ✅1) look/listen for alarms
2) listen for LVAD hum
Managing non-LVAD causes (2) - correct answer ✅1) follow local
EMS & ACLS protocols
2) notify VAD center and/or medical control & transport
