Annual Cardiac Telemetry Exam RRH Questions With accurate Answers

Tall, tented or peaked T-waves may indicate which of the following electrolytes is high: -ANSWER Potassium Telemetry alarms: -ANSWER All of the above Identify the rhythm. -ANSWER normal sinus rhythm Identify the rhythm. -ANSWER Second degree AV heart Block, Type 1/Mobitz I/Wenkebach This 80 year old female was admitted to the telemetry unit with complaints of intermittent palpitations. Her vitals were 120/80, HR 90, R 18, SAO2 98% RA. Identify the rhythm below: -ANSWER afib Two hours after admission the patient complains of shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat. You assess the patient and find her pale and diaphoretic. Her vitals are as follows: BP 90/60, HR 190, R 32, SAO2 90% RA. Identify the rhythm below: -ANSWER svt Two hours after admission the patient complains of shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat. You assess the patient and find her pale and diaphoretic. Her vitals are as follows: BP 90/60, HR 190, R 32, SAO2 90% RA. Based on this scenario, what is the best course of action: -ANSWER The patient is unstable. Call for help, initiate a RRT/MERT, initiate IV access, oxygen at 2l/min, place the defibrillator at the bedside, and anticipate emergent cardioversion/administration of a beta blocker or calcium channel blocker Identify the rhythm. -ANSWER Sinus Rhythm with Monomorphic Premature Ventricular Contractions When a patient is experiencing PVC's the provider should be notified for which of the following: (Select all that apply) Select all that apply -ANSWER PVC's occurring more frequently than 6 per minute PVC's occurring 3 or more in a row Identify the rhythm -ANSWER Sinus Arrhythmia Identify the rhythm -ANSWER asystole B