ECCO 2026

ECCO 2026 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 A patient's ICD defibrillates and the nurse assesses the patient's rhythm and vital signs. What should be the nurse's next step? Watch to see whether the ICD terminated the dysrhythmia Place a magnet over the ICD Turn off the ICD, and insert a new battery Change the ICD to standby mode - answer-Watch to see whether the ICD terminated the dysrhythmia