KP Rhythm Interpretation
Assessment | 50 Questions and
Answers | Latest 2025/2026 Update
| 100% Correct.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Sinus Arrhythmia
Looks almost normal
Action: none, continue to monitor
First Drug: none
Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart
2. Sinus Bradycardia
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
3. Sinus Tachycardia
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.
4. Premature Atrial Contraction - PAC's
Action: no action needed; if new or frequent notify MD
First Drug: None
Possible causes: caffeine, fatigue, tobacco, alcohol, stress, atrial enlargement
Assessment | 50 Questions and
Answers | Latest 2025/2026 Update
| 100% Correct.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Sinus Arrhythmia
Looks almost normal
Action: none, continue to monitor
First Drug: none
Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart
2. Sinus Bradycardia
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
3. Sinus Tachycardia
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.
4. Premature Atrial Contraction - PAC's
Action: no action needed; if new or frequent notify MD
First Drug: None
Possible causes: caffeine, fatigue, tobacco, alcohol, stress, atrial enlargement
