Rasmussen College MDC UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What does A Fib ECG look like? - -impulse rate of 350-600 times per minute -no P waves -no atrial contractions -loss of atrial kick -irregular ventricular response How often do you assess vital signs on a patient with a dysrhythmia (gray box) - at least every 4 hours Nursing Safety Priority for Sinus tachycardia what to assess (gray box) - -fatigue, weakness, SOB, orthopnea, decreased O2, increased HR, decreased BP, angina, palpitations -ECG: T wave inversion or ST elevation/depression -decreased cerebral perfusion may occur. Symptoms: restlessness and anxiety -impaired renal function may occur symptoms: decreased urine output.
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