OLOL EKG EXAM 2023/2024

OLOL EKG EXAM 2023/2024 Start CPR - CORRECT ANSWER-A pt whose heart monitor shows the current rhythm with a rate of 130, is apneic and has no pulse, what action should the nurse take? Apply transcutaneous pacemaker pads (TCP) - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt develops the following rhythm at 48 beats/min, BP 80/42 and is c/o feeling faint. While waiting for rapid response, which action should the RN prioritize? False - CORRECT ANSWER-Asystole is a shockable rhythm T or F? Palpate the carotid artery - CORRECT ANSWER-What action is a priority with this rhythm? Applying nitrobid paste to the chest - CORRECT ANSWER-Pt has BP of 82/60 and c/o SOB and chest pain and displays the following rhythm. Expected interventions could include all EXCEPT? SVT - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the rhythm Junctional heart rhythm - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the rhythm PAC'S - CORRECT ANSWER-A 22y F c/o heart palpitations and was drinking coffee and studying all night. Caffeine may be the cause of these. Apply transcutaneous pacemaker pads (TCP) - CORRECT ANSWER-62 y old c/o SOB and Chest pain. BP 70/40, HR 32, Resp 34, O2 88% and the following rhythm (3rd degree heart block). What treatment? 3rd degree heart block - CORRECT ANSWER-Name the type of heart block Sinus Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the following rhythm NSR with bundle branch block - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify this rhythm Evaluate the pt and assure all leads are attached - CORRECT ANSWER-Hey 68-yearold male was admitted to telemetry for evaluation of intermittent chest pain over the last week. The cardiac monitor begins to alarm and the following rhythm is observed. What would you do upon entering the room? A progressively prolonged PR interval and dropped QRS waves - CORRECT ANSWER-Characteristics of the heart block like the strip below include Second-degree type 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the block in the strip above Chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER-What symptoms might the patient be exhibiting if they are showing this with them on their heart monitor? NSR - CORRECT ANSWER-How would you interpret the six second strip below? Defibrillation - CORRECT ANSWER-The priority intervention for the patient with this rhythm strip would be? V-fib - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the Rhythm V-tach - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the rhythm Review the patient's home medications - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the nurses best initial action when the patient is found to be in this rhythm? True - CORRECT ANSWER-The rhythm shows normal sinus rhythm with a second degree block. true or false? Pulseless electrical activity - CORRECT ANSWER-A patient displays the following with rhythm on the monitor but does not have a pulse. What is the rhythm? H's and T's - CORRECT ANSWER-What are the reversible causes of PEA called? Continue to monitor - CORRECT ANSWER-What would be a prudent medical intervention if your patient Has the rhythm strip below? Normal sinus rhythm with a PVC - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the rhythm Hypotension and dizziness - CORRECT ANSWER-If a patient develops the following rhythm with a rate of 150 which symptoms should the nurse assess for? A-fib - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the rhythm Stroke - CORRECT ANSWER-If a patient with this rhythm is left untreated they are at risk for? Failure to sense - CORRECT ANSWER-If a pacemaker does not "see" a patient's intrinsic heartbeat it is called? True - CORRECT ANSWER-Magnesium is the medication of choice to treat this lethal arrhythmia true or false?