HeartWare® System Training
Written Exam for Clinical Staff
1. Match the word on the right with the correct function:
a)
b)
This icon, located at the front of the
controller, lights up when one or more
alarms occurs.
____ AC Adapter
This button silences the low and
medium audible alarms.
____ Alarm Indicator
c) This adapter/cable transfers power from an
electric outlet to run the controller.
2.
____ Alarm Mute Button
Label the cable connections to the controller:
a. Power Source
b. Power Source
c. Driveline Connector
d. Monitor Cable (Data)/ Alarm
Adapter Port
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Choose True or False
3.
The flashing red visual alarm on the
controller requires immediate attention.
True
False
4.
It is ok to have moisture, cracks, tears or
punctures in the driveline.
True
False
5.
It is safe for a patient to take a tub bath or
swim.
True
False
6.
This button is used to see all
active alarms and pump information on
the controller display.
True
False
7.
The driveline cover must cover the
controllers silver driveline connector to
protect the controller from water.
True
False
8.
A controller with a blank display and no
audible alarm should be replaced.
True
False
9.
The controller needs to be
disconnected from driveline before
defibrillating.
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
10. The patient may not have a palpable
pulse once they have been implanted
with the HVAD® pump.
11.
The controller AC/DC indicator
will be green if you are using the AC
Adapter or DC Adapter (car adapter) to
power the controller.
12. The HeartWare® Monitor has an
internal battery that can be used to
power the monitor while transporting a
patient.
13. HVAD pump flow is preload dependent
and afterload sensitive
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14. List 2 items the patient should take when he/she leaves the house:
_________________________________
Answer: Charged Batteries, back up controller, emergency contact sheet, cell phone
15. How long does 1 fully charged battery usually provide power?
____________________________________________
Answer: 4-6 hours
16. Why do LVAD patients take anticoagulation medicine?
_________________________________
Answer: To reduce the risk of clots in blood and pump
17. When looking at the controller, how much power is remaining in a battery if there are:
4 green lights
______ %
Answer: 75-100%
3 green lights
______ %
Answer: 50-74%
2 yellow lights
______ %
Answer: 25-49%
1 red light
______ %
Answer: < 24%
18. Place a check beside activities that will cause the HVAD pump to stop:
___
Disconnecting the AC adapter while only one fully charged battery remains
connected to the controller.
__
Disconnecting both batteries at the same time.
__
Disconnecting the driveline from the controller.
__
Unplugging the DC adapter without a back-up battery connected to the
controller.
19. Two power sources should be connected to the controller at all times. What are the 3
different power options?
Battery and ____________________
Battery and ____________________
Answer: Battery
Answer: AC Adapter
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Battery and ____________________
Answer: DC Adapter
20. Place a check beside activities that are not allowed while on the HVAD pump:
___ Chest x-ray
__ MRI Scan
___ CT Scan
___ Cardiac catheterization
__ Swimming
___ Walking
21. What is the recommended speed range for operation of the HVAD pump?
___________________________ RPM
Answer: 2400 to 3200
22. The ideal flow pulsatility, which is the difference between minimum and maximum of the
flow waveform, should be how many L/min?
___________________________L/min
Answer: 2-4 L/min
23. Please put the steps below in the correct order (1-9) to demonstrate the sequence for
changing the controller:
4
Pull back the white driveline cover from the original controller’s silver
connector.
1
Have the patient sit or lie down.
5
Disconnect the driveline from the original controller (this will stop the
pump).
7
Insert the red alarm adapter into the blue connector on the original
controller.
2
Place the new controller within easy reach.
3
9
Connect back-up power sources to the new controller.
Slide the white driveline cover up to cover new controllers silver connector
6
Connect the driveline to the new controller (this will restart the pump)
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Disconnect both power sources from the original controller.
24. Put the following actions in the correct order to switch from battery operation to tethered AC
power.
_3__
_4__
_1__
_2__
Connect AC power by lining up the solid white arrow on the cable
connector with the white dot on the controller
Confirm that the power cable is properly locked to the controller by gently
pulling on the cable near the connector
Plug the AC adapter into a grounded outlet
Disconnect the battery with the least remaining charge
25. The battery charger has several status light indicators. Which status light will you see if the
battery is charging but is not yet ready for use?
___
___
___
___
Blue
Flashing Red
Yellow
No lights
26. What is the procedure to clear an old, inactive medium priority alarm?
___
___
___
___
Hold down the alarm mute button for 5 seconds to clear the alarm
No action is needed, alarm clears itself
Change out the controller
Press the scroll to clear the alarm from the controller.
27. Match the battery charger light to the correct battery status:
No lights
Battery ready.
Green
Battery too cold or too hot, waiting to charge.
Yellow
Battery resting after charge. Wait for green
ready light.
Flashing Yellow
Defective battery. Do not use.
CAUTION: Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Refer to the “Instructions For Use” for complete
Indications for Use, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Adverse Events and Instructions prior to using this device.
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Red
Battery not charging. Check connections or
switch battery to another slot. If persists do
not use.
Flashing Red
Battery being charged, not ready for use.
28. Which waveform represents a suction event?
________
_______
______
CAUTION: Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Refer to the “Instructions For Use” for complete
Indications for Use, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Adverse Events and Instructions prior to using this device.
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