Cardioversion Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Normal Length for PR, QRS, and QT intervals. correct answers PR 0.12-0.20 sec, QRS 0.08-0.12 sec, and QT interval less than or = to 450 ms or half the R-R interval Big box on ECG readings = ___ seconds? correct answers 0.20 seconds Little boxes on ECG readings = ____ seconds? correct answers 0.04 seconds The mA that achieves capture is the _______ _________ correct answers pacing threshold Defibrillation energy settings (biphasic and monophasic) correct answers biphasic 120-200 j and...

AE II exam 1 | Respiratory Problems, Cardiovascular Problems, Dysrhythmia, Cardioversion Defibrillation & Pacemaker, Shock 2024/25

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

You are caring for a child who was resuscitated after a drowning event. The child is intubated and ventilated with 100% oxygen with equal breath sounds and exhaled CO2 detected. The heart rate is slow and the monitor shows sinus bradycardia. The skin is cool, mottled, and moist; distal pulses are not palpable and the central pulses are weak. Intravenous access has been established. The core temperature is 37.3oC. Based on the PALS bradycardia algorithm, which of the following should be provided ...

RCP 160 Cardioversion – Q’s & A’s

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? - Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? - Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? - Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should you attend to FIRST? - A patient complaining of s...

HESI PN EXIT V3 EXAM 140 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE GUARANTEED VERSION 1) The LPN/LVN receives the client's next scheduled bag of TPN labeled with the additive NPH insulin. Which action should the nurse implement? A.Hang the solution at the current rate. B.Refrigerate the solution until needed. C.Prepare the solution with new tubing. D.Return the solution to the pharmacy. Correct Answer: D Return the solution to the pharmacy. 2) A male client has just undergone a...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Exams A and B 2023 A+ l Please do not mark on this exam. Record the best answer on the separate answer sheet. 1. Which type of atrioventricular block best describes this rhythm? A. First-degree B. Second-degree type I C. Second-degree type II D. Third-degree 2. Your patient is in cardiac arrest and has been intubated. To assess CPR quality, which should you do? A. Monitor the patient’s PETCO2 B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG C. Chec...

Certified Postanesthesia Nurse CPAN Exams Forms 1-4, Answered_2022. A 60-year-old female is admitted to the PACU following a diagnostic dilation and curettage with general anesthesia. Chart review reveals normal preoperative EKG-hemoglobin-hematocrit- and electrolyte values. Past medical history is remarkable for rheumatic fever during childhood. Thirty minutes later the patient develops the following EKG pattern --- A-fib--- The perianesthesia nurse interprets the rhythm strip as indicati...