JBL EMT Practice Exam

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Being aware of continuous LVAD flow during patient assessment, which prediction aligns?

  1. High systolic blood pressure

  2. Inability to palpate a pulse

  3. Low diastolic blood pressure

  4. Noticeable jugular vein distention

The correct answer is: High systolic blood pressure

When a patient has a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) with continuous flow, it contributes to a continuous circulation of blood regardless of the cardiac cycle. This continuous flow can lead to a rise in systolic blood pressure since the LVAD maintains a consistent output of blood, resulting in a more elevated systolic pressure. Therefore, in the context of a patient with an LVAD, the prediction that aligns with this setup would be a high systolic blood pressure.

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