Relias Dysrhythmia Basic Test 35 Questions and Answers 2023 (Basic A Dysrhythmia)

Relias Dysrhythmia Basic Test 35 Questions and
Answers 2023 (Basic A Dysrhythmia)

● DYSRHYTHMIAS
PEA
1. Which of the following is NOT found in the rhythm Pulseless Electrical Activity
(PEA)?(Required)
A. Organization
B. Pulse
C. P waves
D. QRS complexes




2. The nurse observes the rhythm above on the cardiac monitor. The nurse
assesses the patient and finds that the patient is unresponsive and has no pulse.
The nurse calls a code blue and starts CPR. A rhythm checked is performed and
the same rhythm is noted with no pulse. What is an INCORRECT action by the
code team for treatment of this rhythm?(Required)
A. Continue CPR
B. Administer Epinephrine
C. Defibrillation
D. Support the airway
3. True or False: PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity) can have many presentations
on the ECG and can sometimes appear as a complete flat line.(Required)
True
False
4. Which medication below can be used during a code to treat PEA (Pulseless
Electrical Activity)?(Required)
A. Atropine
B. Amiodarone
C. Lidocaine
D. Epinephrine

,Relias Dysrhythmia Basic Test 35 Questions and
Answers 2023 (Basic A Dysrhythmia)

,Relias Dysrhythmia Basic Test 35 Questions and
Answers 2023 (Basic A Dysrhythmia)

6. Which rhythm above is NOT treated with defibrillation? Select all that
apply:(Required)
A. Rhythm 1
B. Rhythm 2
C. Rhythm 3
D. Rhythm 4
Ventricular Tachycardia (V-tach) ECG Heart Rhythm Quiz Questions




1. Select the options below that describe the rhythm above:(Required)
A. Monomorphic
B. Regular atrial rhythm
C. QRS complex >0.12 seconds
D. Irregular ventricular rhythm
E. Regular ventricular rhythm
F. Ventricular rate >100 bpm
G. Atrial rate >80 bpm
H. Polymorphic
I. Ventricular tachycardia
J. Ventricular fibrillation
2. TRUE or FALSE: Torsades de pointes is known as a type of monomorphic
ventricular tachycardia.(Required)
True
False
3. Your patient is unresponsive and the cardiac monitor shows Torsades de
Pointes as the patient's rhythm. As the code team is attempting to resuscitate the
patient, you look through the patient's electronic health record to try to determine
a potential cause for this rhythm. What found in the patient's record is a cause of
this rhythm?(Required)
A. Magnesium level 2 mg/dL
B. Amiodarone
C. Potassium 5 mEq/L
D. Glyburide

, Relias Dysrhythmia Basic Test 35 Questions and
Answers 2023 (Basic A Dysrhythmia)




4. The patient is experiencing the rhythm above. You assess the patient and find
the patient is having no symptoms and a pulse is present. What type of treatment
do you anticipate will be ordered for this patient?(Required)
A. CPR
B. Defibrillation
C. Amiodarone IV
D. Digoxin IV




5. The patient is experiencing the rhythm above. The patient is presenting with a
blood pressure of 70/42, mental status changes, and is clammy and pale. A pulse
is present. The nurse preps the patient for?(Required)
A. CPR
B. Synchronized cardioversion
C. Defibrillation
D. Atropine IV
6. A patient is experiencing ventricular tachycardia and is unresponsive with no
pulse. After activating the emergency response system, the nurse would
immediately?(Required)
A. Prep the patient for defibrillation
B. Administer IV epinephrine
C. Secure the airway
D. Start chest compressions