ECCO questions with correct answers

A patient has a transcutaneous pacemaker. Which action should the nurse implement when a pacemaker spike occurs but is not followed by ventricular complex? Assess the heart rate Increase the mA Increase the mV Assess the ECG lead placement - Answer Increase the mA A patient has a transvenous temporary pacemaker in place. Pacemaker spikes are noted on the ECG, but they are not followed by a P wave or QRS complex. Which is initially indicated? Reposition patient on the right side Increase the sensitivity (set mV to a lower number). Check the connections. Decrease the mS (output) - Answer Check the connections. A patient has a epicardial temporary pacemaker in place at a rate of 70 and mA of 6. The patient's rhythm is junctional with a rate of 55. No pacemaker spikes are noted on the ECG. Which is initially indicated. Increase the mV on the sensitivity dial Change the batteries Increase the pacemaker rate Increase the mA (output) - Answer Change the batteries