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EKG Changes & Lethal Dysrhythmias
The two treatments that depolarize a critical mass of myocardial cells all at once are -
ANSWER-Defibrillation and Cardioversion
Cardioversion is indicated for patient with persistent tachyarrhythmia (with a pulse)
causing - ANSWER-Hypotension
Altered mental status
Signs of shock
Ischemic chest pain
Acute heart failure
Atrial Fibrillation
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
★ Ventricular Tachycardia ★
What are the characteristics of a Cardioversion? - ANSWER-Patient MUST have a
pulse
Synchronized with the heart's electrical activity or electrocardiogram
Cardioversion involves the delivery of a timed electrical current, therefore, the patient
must be connected to a - ANSWER-Cardiac Monitor
During Cardioversion, which waves are marked? - ANSWER-★ R waves ★
Cardioversion discharges energy on - ANSWER-★ Ventricular depolarization ★
- Occurs during the QRS complex
Cardioversion prevents discharge during - ANSWER-Ventricular repolarization
- Occurs during the T Wave
Cardioversion allows for a delay in discharge. If an electrical shock is delivered during
ventricular repolarization, it could possibly induce - ANSWER-★ R-on-T Phenomenon
★
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During Cardioversion, the discharge buttons must be held down until shock is -
ANSWER-Delivered
If a patient presents with a dysrhythmia that has last longer than 48 hours, the provider
may opt for an - ANSWER-Elective cardioversion
Anticoagulation therapy is recommended before cardioversion of a dysrhythmia lasting
more than 2 days to avoid - ANSWER-Thromboembolic complications
Prior to an elective cardioversion, what are important measures? - ANSWER-★ Digoxin
is held ★
★ NPO status ★
Pads are place anteroposteriorly
Sedation, Analgesics, and Anesthesia
What is the voltage delivered during a cardioversion? - ANSWER-50-360 joules
★ Less damage compared to Defibrillation ★
What actions should the nurse take if rhythm conversion happens after cardioversion? -
ANSWER-Monitor peripheral pulses
Assess airway patency and level of consciousness
★ Closely monitor blood pressure, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and EKG ★
What are the characteristics of a Defibrillation? - ANSWER-Immediate
★ Unsynchronized ★
★ Patient has no pulse or blood pressure ★
Defibrillation is used in the emergency treatment for - ANSWER-★ Ventricular
Fibrillation ★
Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
Early defibrillation is the key to - ANSWER-★ Better survival rate ★
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EKG Changes & Lethal Dysrhythmias
The two treatments that depolarize a critical mass of myocardial cells all at once are -
ANSWER-Defibrillation and Cardioversion
Cardioversion is indicated for patient with persistent tachyarrhythmia (with a pulse)
causing - ANSWER-Hypotension
Altered mental status
Signs of shock
Ischemic chest pain
Acute heart failure
Atrial Fibrillation
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
★ Ventricular Tachycardia ★
What are the characteristics of a Cardioversion? - ANSWER-Patient MUST have a
pulse
Synchronized with the heart's electrical activity or electrocardiogram
Cardioversion involves the delivery of a timed electrical current, therefore, the patient
must be connected to a - ANSWER-Cardiac Monitor
During Cardioversion, which waves are marked? - ANSWER-★ R waves ★
Cardioversion discharges energy on - ANSWER-★ Ventricular depolarization ★
- Occurs during the QRS complex
Cardioversion prevents discharge during - ANSWER-Ventricular repolarization
- Occurs during the T Wave
Cardioversion allows for a delay in discharge. If an electrical shock is delivered during
ventricular repolarization, it could possibly induce - ANSWER-★ R-on-T Phenomenon
★
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During Cardioversion, the discharge buttons must be held down until shock is -
ANSWER-Delivered
If a patient presents with a dysrhythmia that has last longer than 48 hours, the provider
may opt for an - ANSWER-Elective cardioversion
Anticoagulation therapy is recommended before cardioversion of a dysrhythmia lasting
more than 2 days to avoid - ANSWER-Thromboembolic complications
Prior to an elective cardioversion, what are important measures? - ANSWER-★ Digoxin
is held ★
★ NPO status ★
Pads are place anteroposteriorly
Sedation, Analgesics, and Anesthesia
What is the voltage delivered during a cardioversion? - ANSWER-50-360 joules
★ Less damage compared to Defibrillation ★
What actions should the nurse take if rhythm conversion happens after cardioversion? -
ANSWER-Monitor peripheral pulses
Assess airway patency and level of consciousness
★ Closely monitor blood pressure, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and EKG ★
What are the characteristics of a Defibrillation? - ANSWER-Immediate
★ Unsynchronized ★
★ Patient has no pulse or blood pressure ★
Defibrillation is used in the emergency treatment for - ANSWER-★ Ventricular
Fibrillation ★
Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
Early defibrillation is the key to - ANSWER-★ Better survival rate ★
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