Prophecy medical surgical-
telemetry exam test; questions
and correct answeres and
graded A+,
A patient presents with a heart rate of 45 bpm and is experiencing dizziness. What is the most
appropriate initial nursing intervention? - correct answers C) Assess the patient's blood pressure
RATIONALE:: Assessing blood pressure is essential to determine the hemodynamic stability of
the patient before further interventions.
When monitoring a patient's telemetry, what does a wide QRS complex indicate? - correct
answers C) A bundle branch block or ventricular rhythm
RATIONALE:: A wide QRS complex can indicate a bundle branch block or a ventricular rhythm,
which could be life-threatening.
Which of the following is a common complication associated with telemetry monitoring? -
correct answers B) Skin irritation from electrode placement
RATIONALE:: Skin irritation can occur due to prolonged electrode placement, leading to
discomfort or skin breakdown.
telemetry exam test; questions
and correct answeres and
graded A+,
A patient presents with a heart rate of 45 bpm and is experiencing dizziness. What is the most
appropriate initial nursing intervention? - correct answers C) Assess the patient's blood pressure
RATIONALE:: Assessing blood pressure is essential to determine the hemodynamic stability of
the patient before further interventions.
When monitoring a patient's telemetry, what does a wide QRS complex indicate? - correct
answers C) A bundle branch block or ventricular rhythm
RATIONALE:: A wide QRS complex can indicate a bundle branch block or a ventricular rhythm,
which could be life-threatening.
Which of the following is a common complication associated with telemetry monitoring? -
correct answers B) Skin irritation from electrode placement
RATIONALE:: Skin irritation can occur due to prolonged electrode placement, leading to
discomfort or skin breakdown.
