Kaiser Tele Rhythms Exam Questions And Answers

Kaiser Tele Rhythms Exam Questions
And Answers
Sinus Arrhythmia - - correct answer ✅Sinus Arrhythmia


Looks almost normal
Action: none, continue to monitor
First Drug: none
Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart


Sinus Bradycardia - - correct answer ✅Action: oxygen, notify MD - if
symptomatic, follow AHA guidelines. First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic
- low BP
Possible cause: vagal-stimulation, athlete, sleep, ischemia to SA node,
Meds, ↑ ICP


Sinus Tachycardia - - correct answer ✅Action: Determine & Treat the
cause - this is key
First Drug: None, watch for drugs that may be the cause
Possible causes: pain, fever, anxiety, exercise, hypoxia, caffeine,
sympathetic stimulation.


Premature Atrial Contraction - PAC's - - correct answer ✅Action: no
action needed; if new or frequent notify MD
First Drug: None

, Kaiser Tele Rhythms Exam Questions
And Answers
Possible causes: caffeine, fatigue, tobacco, alcohol, stress, atrial
enlargement


Atrial Flutter - - correct answer ✅Action: If new, notify MD, O2 if
dyspneic
First Drug: Digoxin, beta blockers, amiodarone, Cardizem
Possible causes: Atrial enlargement - CHF, HTN, edema post heart
surgery, valve disease, hyperthyroidism


Atrial Fibrillation - - correct answer ✅Action: If new, notify MD; O2 if
dyspneic
First Drug: Digoxin, beta blockers, amiodarone, Cardizem
Possible causes: Atrial enlargement - CHF, HTN, edema post heart
surgery, valve disease, hyperthyroidism


Premature Junctional Contraction - PJC's - - correct answer ✅Action: If
frequent or new notify MD
First Drug: None
Possible causes: AV Node Irritability - caffeine, fatigue, tobacco, alcohol,
stress, meds