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Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist Device

Test for Credit

1. True or False: The Jarvik 2000 heart pump is an external pumping device which takes the place of the human heart.
True
False
2. If a Jarvik 2000 patient presents with VT or VF and remains conscious but with a lowered LOC or profound weakness, the pump speed should be.
a. Left alone. Load and go.
b. Left alone. Follow ACLS and call medical control.
c. Increased to maximum.
d. Increased, but no higher than 4.
3. If the pump speed is increased up to 4, it should be left at that setting.
a. Until the patient is stabilized.
b. Until further advised by medical control.
c. No more than 5 minutes.
d. No more than 15 minutes.
4. Who can provide reliable information on the Jarvik 2000 pump?
a. The patient
b. The patient’s family
c. UNC Hosptial (contact info supplied by family, patient)
d. All of the above
5. Who is the most likely recipient of a Jarvik pump?
a. Chronic heart failure patients.
b. Patients with a pacemaker / AICD already in place.
c. Both A and B are correct.
d. Ronnie Reece
6. When caring for a Jarvik 2000 pump recipient, EMS should.
a. Follow ACLS guidelines as usual.
b. Take all Jarvik equipment, including spare batteries and charger with the patient.
c. Take contact information for surgeon, etc with the patient.
d. Give the receiving ER plenty of notice of the situation so they can contact UNCC or cardiac surgeon.
e. All of the above.