The Complete Study Guide to Learning the Electrocardiogram

The Complete Study Guide to Learning the ElectrocardiogramDouglas Martin MSN RN 1 st Edition 7/25/23, 11:09 PM Ekg study guide-workbook-1 about:blank 2/100 2 Disclaimer The purpose of this self-learning module is to assist the practitioner in becoming more comfortable and familiar with interpreting the electrocardiogram and recognizing EKG rhythms that are detrimental or lethal to the patient. The clinical assessments and treatments described in this manuscript are based on research from nursing text, medical text and consulting with healthcare professionals. The author and publisher disclaim any responsibility for any adverse effects that may result from suggested procedures, undetected errors or from the readers misunderstanding of the text. Copyright Notice © 2007 Mind-Forge Publishing Surprise, Arizona. http://Mind-F The software, graphics and content of this educational packet are copyrighted and protected materials. No portion of this packet or software may be copied, redistributed or electronically transferred without the expressed written permission of Mind-Forge Education Services. Receipt of Copyright is on file with the United States Library of Congress. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data Martin, Douglas D. The compete study guide to learning the electrocardiogram / Douglas Martin 1st Edition. Includes bibliographic references and table contents. TXu1-316-83 ISBN 978-0-6151-4214-2 7/25/23, 11:09 PM Ekg study guide-workbook-1 about:blank 3/100 3 Dedicated with love to my wife, Sandra. 7/25/23, 11:09 PM Ekg study guide-workbook-1 about:blank 4/100 4 Instructions to the Learner This self-learning instructional module is intended to assist the clinician in learning and understanding the electrocardiogram. To properly understand and interpret the electrocardiogram with competence requires an understanding of the patient, cardiac anatomy and physiology, practice and more practice. You should seek out every learning opportunity that is presented to you in the clinical setting. While this manuscript contains many of the common electrocardiogram rhythms that you may expect to encounter, unique patients will present with some things that you will not see in a textbook. It is these unique experiences that a textbook cannot teach you, and which you will only gain with hands on clinical experience. Seek out learning opportunities; do not wait for them to find you. You should read and study the materials, and when ready, move onto the workbook section of this text. You should use the workbook to learn how to properly measure the different intervals and waveforms, properly calculate heart rate and correctly identify the different electrocardiogram rhythms. The answer key should be utilized to check your work. When you are ready to move beyond the textbook and into the cli