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The first negative deflection noted in the QRS complex- Answer Q wave Atrial fibrillation with a slow ventricular response has an - Answer ventricular rate less than 60 BPM Patient education in self-monitoring includes with of the following: - Answer - when to disconnect the device - what to do when the device emits an alert sound - what type of symptoms to record during the monitoring period x who to call in case of an emergency x how to wear the device while driving Which of the following rhythms may be characterized by regular P-P and regular R-R intervals at different rates? - Answer complete heart block While conducting a routine transtelephonic pacemaker check, the patient states he is short of breath, and atrial fibrillation is noted in the presenting rhythm strip. The technician's next step should be to: - Answer Put the patient on hold and call his cardiologist What is the best method for obtaining a good recording from a handheld, ambulatory, post event cardiac monitor? - Answer Ensure two of the four electrodes are pressed gently to the left of the sternum Which valves prevent the backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary arteries into the ventricles during diastole? - Answer semilunar A patient with a TTM suddenly begins slurring his words and complaining that he has tingling in his left arm. What is the most appropriate action? - Answer activate EMS The relationship between the conducted P waves and the QRS complexes in a sinus arrhythmia is - Answer one P wave per QRS complex The p wave on the electrocardiogram represents an electrical impulse that spreads through the - Answer atria