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ECHELON ECG & BASIC DYSRHYTHMIAS TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE
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[Mostrar más]When the sympathetic nerve fibers are stimulated, the heart rate is ____________. correct answer: elevated 
 
Electrode location sites should be rotated _______________ or when the pt is sweaty or has had a bath. correct answer: q24h 
 
What method is used to calculate atrial and ventricular rate ...
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Añadir al carritoWhen the sympathetic nerve fibers are stimulated, the heart rate is ____________. correct answer: elevated 
 
Electrode location sites should be rotated _______________ or when the pt is sweaty or has had a bath. correct answer: q24h 
 
What method is used to calculate atrial and ventricular rate ...
Which of the following statements is not true in regards to epidural hematoma? correct answer: It is very rarely life-threatening 
 
Which of the following is NOT a type of intracranial hematoma correct answer: Thrombotic 
 
Which of the following medications should NOT be used when treating a pat...
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Añadir al carritoWhich of the following statements is not true in regards to epidural hematoma? correct answer: It is very rarely life-threatening 
 
Which of the following is NOT a type of intracranial hematoma correct answer: Thrombotic 
 
Which of the following medications should NOT be used when treating a pat...
The corpus callousness is a band of commissural fibers that correct answer: Transfers information from one side of the brain to the other. 
 
The part of the frontal lobe that is critical for co trolling speech is called correct answer: Broca's area 
 
Which of the following refers to edema or a ...
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Añadir al carritoThe corpus callousness is a band of commissural fibers that correct answer: Transfers information from one side of the brain to the other. 
 
The part of the frontal lobe that is critical for co trolling speech is called correct answer: Broca's area 
 
Which of the following refers to edema or a ...
Fundamentals of ECG and Basic Dysrhythmias: Rythm Test – ECG Questions With Complete Solutions
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Añadir al carritoFundamentals of ECG and Basic Dysrhythmias: Rythm Test – ECG Questions With Complete Solutions
sinus bradycardia correct answer: -less than 60 beats per minute 
-P wave in front of every QRS 
-PR--0.12 to 0.20 
-QRS less than 0.12 
-if symptomatic--atropine, pacemaker 
 
sinus tachycardia correct answer: -treat underlying cause (fever, pain, etc.) 
 
Sinus Arrhythmia correct answer: irregu...
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Añadir al carritosinus bradycardia correct answer: -less than 60 beats per minute 
-P wave in front of every QRS 
-PR--0.12 to 0.20 
-QRS less than 0.12 
-if symptomatic--atropine, pacemaker 
 
sinus tachycardia correct answer: -treat underlying cause (fever, pain, etc.) 
 
Sinus Arrhythmia correct answer: irregu...
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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 t...
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Añadir al carritoDescribe 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 t...
Normal Sinus Rhythm 
1) origin 
2) normal rate 
3) wave involved correct answer: --origin is SA node 
--normal sinus rate is 60-100/min 
--regularly occurring P waves 
 
Sinus Bradycardia correct answer: --rate less than 60/min, RR 
 
Sinus Tachycardia correct answer: --rate more than 100/min 
R...
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Añadir al carritoNormal Sinus Rhythm 
1) origin 
2) normal rate 
3) wave involved correct answer: --origin is SA node 
--normal sinus rate is 60-100/min 
--regularly occurring P waves 
 
Sinus Bradycardia correct answer: --rate less than 60/min, RR 
 
Sinus Tachycardia correct answer: --rate more than 100/min 
R...
Third Degree Heart Block correct answer: Occurs when atrial impulses are completely blocked at the AV node and fail to reach the ventricle; atria and ventricles are controlled by different and independent pacemakers 
 
Third Degree Heart Block Causes correct answer: inferior or anteroseptal MI 
 
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Añadir al carritoThird Degree Heart Block correct answer: Occurs when atrial impulses are completely blocked at the AV node and fail to reach the ventricle; atria and ventricles are controlled by different and independent pacemakers 
 
Third Degree Heart Block Causes correct answer: inferior or anteroseptal MI 
 
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cardiac electrophysiology correct answer: study of the electrical properties of the cardiac muscle 
-electricity flows through the heart in a regular, measured pattern and results in contraction of the cardiac muscle 
-electrical activity precedes mechanical activity (contraction of the heart) 
-EK...
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Añadir al carritocardiac electrophysiology correct answer: study of the electrical properties of the cardiac muscle 
-electricity flows through the heart in a regular, measured pattern and results in contraction of the cardiac muscle 
-electrical activity precedes mechanical activity (contraction of the heart) 
-EK...
Dysrhythmia correct answer: Any disorder of the heart beat or heart rhythm. 
Cardiac output is impaired. 
Cellular oxygenation is then also impaired 
 
Electrical problem will definitely effect the mechanical but a mechanical problem may not effect the electrical. 
 
Explaining dysrhythmias correct...
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Añadir al carritoDysrhythmia correct answer: Any disorder of the heart beat or heart rhythm. 
Cardiac output is impaired. 
Cellular oxygenation is then also impaired 
 
Electrical problem will definitely effect the mechanical but a mechanical problem may not effect the electrical. 
 
Explaining dysrhythmias correct...
You should follow each dose of IVP Adenosine with 20 ml of normal saline. correct answer: True 
 
The R-on-T Phenomenon could occur with which pacemaker malfunction? correct answer: Undersensing 
 
Which drug has the potential to prolong the QT interval? correct answer: Procainamide 
 
Which of t...
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Añadir al carritoYou should follow each dose of IVP Adenosine with 20 ml of normal saline. correct answer: True 
 
The R-on-T Phenomenon could occur with which pacemaker malfunction? correct answer: Undersensing 
 
Which drug has the potential to prolong the QT interval? correct answer: Procainamide 
 
Which of t...
A ______________ wave on EKG paper indicates atrial contraction correct answer: p 
 
A _____________ complex on EKG paper indicates ventricular construction. correct answer: QRS 
 
A ________ wave on EKG paper indicates ventricular relaxation. correct answer: t 
 
The PR interval extends from whe...
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Añadir al carritoA ______________ wave on EKG paper indicates atrial contraction correct answer: p 
 
A _____________ complex on EKG paper indicates ventricular construction. correct answer: QRS 
 
A ________ wave on EKG paper indicates ventricular relaxation. correct answer: t 
 
The PR interval extends from whe...
Ventricular fibrillation is generally present with cardiac arrest and is most often brought on by myocardial ischemia. - T o F correct answer: False 
 
Which is the correct intervention sequence for asystole? correct answer: Assess the patient; confirm rhythm in another lead; initiate CPR 
 
Which...
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Añadir al carritoVentricular fibrillation is generally present with cardiac arrest and is most often brought on by myocardial ischemia. - T o F correct answer: False 
 
Which is the correct intervention sequence for asystole? correct answer: Assess the patient; confirm rhythm in another lead; initiate CPR 
 
Which...
Electrocardiogram (ECG) correct answer: Since you can't see the heart beating we use a ECG to provide a picture that replicates the actual cardiac issue. 
 
Myocardial Infraction (MI) correct answer: Heart Attack 
 
-Have abnormal rhythms. 
-Death of cardiac muscle due to ischemia 
 
Doe the EC...
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Añadir al carritoElectrocardiogram (ECG) correct answer: Since you can't see the heart beating we use a ECG to provide a picture that replicates the actual cardiac issue. 
 
Myocardial Infraction (MI) correct answer: Heart Attack 
 
-Have abnormal rhythms. 
-Death of cardiac muscle due to ischemia 
 
Doe the EC...
A branch of the _______________ supplies the right atrium and right ventricle with blood. correct answer: right coronary artery (RCA) 
 
Stimulation of parasympathetic nerve fibers typically results in which of the following actions? correct answer: Slowed conduction through the atrioventricular (...
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Añadir al carritoA branch of the _______________ supplies the right atrium and right ventricle with blood. correct answer: right coronary artery (RCA) 
 
Stimulation of parasympathetic nerve fibers typically results in which of the following actions? correct answer: Slowed conduction through the atrioventricular (...
Normal cardiac impulse correct answer: Begins in the sinoatrial (SA) node in the upper right atrium and spreads over the atrial myocardium via Bachmann's bundle and internodal pathways, causing atrial contraction; then the impulse travels to the atrioventricular (AV) node through the bundle of His...
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Añadir al carritoNormal cardiac impulse correct answer: Begins in the sinoatrial (SA) node in the upper right atrium and spreads over the atrial myocardium via Bachmann's bundle and internodal pathways, causing atrial contraction; then the impulse travels to the atrioventricular (AV) node through the bundle of His...
Pacemakers of the Heart correct answer: Sinoatrial (SA) node 
Atrioventricular (AV) node 
Bundle of His 
Bundle Branches 
Purkinje Fibers 
 
-SA node: p wave 
-SA node to AV node: PR segment 
-Impulse travels from Bundle of His to Bundle branches and then to Purkinje fibers: QRS complex 
-Repolar...
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Añadir al carritoPacemakers of the Heart correct answer: Sinoatrial (SA) node 
Atrioventricular (AV) node 
Bundle of His 
Bundle Branches 
Purkinje Fibers 
 
-SA node: p wave 
-SA node to AV node: PR segment 
-Impulse travels from Bundle of His to Bundle branches and then to Purkinje fibers: QRS complex 
-Repolar...
What are the 6 parts of the cardiac conduction cycle? correct answer: -SA node 
-Internodal pathways 
-AV node 
-Bundle of His 
-R and L bundle branches 
-Purkinje fibers 
 
What is the SA node? correct answer: -Small cluster of cells located in the upper R atrium 
*-Pacemaker of the heart* 
 
Wha...
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Añadir al carritoWhat are the 6 parts of the cardiac conduction cycle? correct answer: -SA node 
-Internodal pathways 
-AV node 
-Bundle of His 
-R and L bundle branches 
-Purkinje fibers 
 
What is the SA node? correct answer: -Small cluster of cells located in the upper R atrium 
*-Pacemaker of the heart* 
 
Wha...
Sinus tachycardia 
 
1) Rhythm: regular 
2) Rate: 136 
3) P wave: sinus 
4) PRI: 0.12 secs 
5) QRS: 0.06-0.08 correct answer: Interpret this rhythm 
 
 
Normal sinus rhythm with a u wave 
 
1) Rhythm: regular 
2) Rate: 72 
3) P wave: sinus 
4) PRI: 0.16-0.18 
5) QRS: 0.12 correct answer: Interpr...
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Añadir al carritoSinus tachycardia 
 
1) Rhythm: regular 
2) Rate: 136 
3) P wave: sinus 
4) PRI: 0.12 secs 
5) QRS: 0.06-0.08 correct answer: Interpret this rhythm 
 
 
Normal sinus rhythm with a u wave 
 
1) Rhythm: regular 
2) Rate: 72 
3) P wave: sinus 
4) PRI: 0.16-0.18 
5) QRS: 0.12 correct answer: Interpr...
Acute Exam 1- EKG/Dysrhythmias Questions With Complete Solutions
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Añadir al carritoAcute Exam 1- EKG/Dysrhythmias Questions With Complete Solutions
types of ventricular dysrhythmias correct answer: -Premature Ventricular Contractions 
-Ventricular Tachycardia 
-Ventricular Fibrillation 
-Asystole 
 
Ventricular dysrhythmias are correct answer: more life threatening than atrial dysrhythmias 
 
premature ventricular dysrhythmias are also known ...
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Añadir al carritotypes of ventricular dysrhythmias correct answer: -Premature Ventricular Contractions 
-Ventricular Tachycardia 
-Ventricular Fibrillation 
-Asystole 
 
Ventricular dysrhythmias are correct answer: more life threatening than atrial dysrhythmias 
 
premature ventricular dysrhythmias are also known ...
The nurse assesses a client's ECG tracing and observes that not all QRS complexes are preceded by a P wave. How should the nurse interpret this observation? 
 
A. The client has hyperkalemia causing irregular QRS complexes. 
 
B. Ventricular tachycardia is overriding the normal atrial rhythm. 
 
C....
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Añadir al carritoThe nurse assesses a client's ECG tracing and observes that not all QRS complexes are preceded by a P wave. How should the nurse interpret this observation? 
 
A. The client has hyperkalemia causing irregular QRS complexes. 
 
B. Ventricular tachycardia is overriding the normal atrial rhythm. 
 
C....
The telemetry nurse is unable to read the telemetry monitor at the nurse's station. Which intervention should the telemetry nurse implement FIRST? 
A. Go to the client's room to check the client 
B. Instruct the primary nurse to assess the client 
C. Contact the client on the client call system...
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Añadir al carritoThe telemetry nurse is unable to read the telemetry monitor at the nurse's station. Which intervention should the telemetry nurse implement FIRST? 
A. Go to the client's room to check the client 
B. Instruct the primary nurse to assess the client 
C. Contact the client on the client call system...
Which priority concept does the nurse focus on when a client is diagnosed with a dysrhythmia? correct answer: perfusion 
 
Which normal heart rates does the nurse expect to be initiated by the primary pacemaker of the heart (SA Node) in clients when the heart rate is regular? SATA correct answer: ...
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Añadir al carritoWhich priority concept does the nurse focus on when a client is diagnosed with a dysrhythmia? correct answer: perfusion 
 
Which normal heart rates does the nurse expect to be initiated by the primary pacemaker of the heart (SA Node) in clients when the heart rate is regular? SATA correct answer: ...
Dysrhythmias 
 
* they can result in deviations from a normal HR and/or rhythm, causing decreases in cardiac output. Some dysrhythmias are lethal, causing a complete loss of CO, which result in cardiopulmonary arrest. Other dysrhythmias are apparent on ECG's but are symptomless correct answer: Dis...
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Añadir al carritoDysrhythmias 
 
* they can result in deviations from a normal HR and/or rhythm, causing decreases in cardiac output. Some dysrhythmias are lethal, causing a complete loss of CO, which result in cardiopulmonary arrest. Other dysrhythmias are apparent on ECG's but are symptomless correct answer: Dis...
Automaticity correct answer: Ability to initiate an impulse at a regular interval; "pacemaker" 
 
Excitability correct answer: Ability of the heart to respond to a stimulus 
 
Conductivity correct answer: Ability of the heart to transmit an electrical impulse from one cell membrane to another 
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Añadir al carritoAutomaticity correct answer: Ability to initiate an impulse at a regular interval; "pacemaker" 
 
Excitability correct answer: Ability of the heart to respond to a stimulus 
 
Conductivity correct answer: Ability of the heart to transmit an electrical impulse from one cell membrane to another 
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the heart has 2 components: mechanical and __________ correct answer: electrical 
 
to fully evaluate a patient's cardiac function, you must assess _______,_______, and _______ correct answer: Pulse, pressure, ECG (EKG) 
 
electrocardiography is the study of _______ correct answer: arrhythmias 
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Añadir al carritothe heart has 2 components: mechanical and __________ correct answer: electrical 
 
to fully evaluate a patient's cardiac function, you must assess _______,_______, and _______ correct answer: Pulse, pressure, ECG (EKG) 
 
electrocardiography is the study of _______ correct answer: arrhythmias 
...
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