cardio pt 2 Ultimate Exam Questions and
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Pacemaker A device used when the heart's electrical
system is
too slow or unreliable and the patient has
poor
perfusion.
Common reasons for pacemaker Symptomatic bradycardia, heart block, sick
sinus
syndrome, unstable slow rhythm, or
temporary
support after MI/cardiac surgery.
Symptomatic bradycardia Slow heart rate with symptoms such as
dizziness,
syncope, hypotension, chest pain,
shortness of
breath, confusion, or weak pulses.
Pacemaker priority assessment Assess the patient's perfusion: blood
pressure,
heart rate/rhythm, level of consciousness,
pulses,
chest pain, and shortness of breath.
, Temporary pacemaker nursing Keep emergency equipment nearby,
care assess rhythm
and perfusion, check settings, and ensure
connections are secure.
Failure to capture Pacemaker spike is present, but no QRS
follows.
Failure to capture concern The pacemaker fired, but the heart did not
respond; this can cause bradycardia,
hypotension,
dizziness, or loss of consciousness.
Failure to pace No pacemaker spike appears when one
should
appear.
Failure to sense Pacemaker fires at the wrong time
because it does
not detect the patient's own rhythm.
Permanent pacemaker teaching Keep incision clean/dry, report infection
signs,
avoid lifting arm above shoulder early,
carry
pacemaker ID card, and report
dizziness/syncope/chest pain/SOB.
Post-pacemaker arm restriction Avoid raising the arm above the shoulder
on the
pacemaker side until cleared by the
provider.
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Pacemaker A device used when the heart's electrical
system is
too slow or unreliable and the patient has
poor
perfusion.
Common reasons for pacemaker Symptomatic bradycardia, heart block, sick
sinus
syndrome, unstable slow rhythm, or
temporary
support after MI/cardiac surgery.
Symptomatic bradycardia Slow heart rate with symptoms such as
dizziness,
syncope, hypotension, chest pain,
shortness of
breath, confusion, or weak pulses.
Pacemaker priority assessment Assess the patient's perfusion: blood
pressure,
heart rate/rhythm, level of consciousness,
pulses,
chest pain, and shortness of breath.
, Temporary pacemaker nursing Keep emergency equipment nearby,
care assess rhythm
and perfusion, check settings, and ensure
connections are secure.
Failure to capture Pacemaker spike is present, but no QRS
follows.
Failure to capture concern The pacemaker fired, but the heart did not
respond; this can cause bradycardia,
hypotension,
dizziness, or loss of consciousness.
Failure to pace No pacemaker spike appears when one
should
appear.
Failure to sense Pacemaker fires at the wrong time
because it does
not detect the patient's own rhythm.
Permanent pacemaker teaching Keep incision clean/dry, report infection
signs,
avoid lifting arm above shoulder early,
carry
pacemaker ID card, and report
dizziness/syncope/chest pain/SOB.
Post-pacemaker arm restriction Avoid raising the arm above the shoulder
on the
pacemaker side until cleared by the
provider.
