HFHS Critical Care Exam Questions and Answers
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PR 0.12-0.20 sec, QRS 0.08-0.12
Normal Length for PR, sec, and QT interval less than or
QRS, and QT intervals. = to 450 ms or half the R-R
interval
0.20 seconds
Big box on ECG readings
= ___ seconds?
0.04 seconds
Little boxes on ECG
readings = ____ seconds?
The mA that achieves pacing threshold
capture is the _______ _________
Defibrillation energy biphasic 120-200 j and monophasic 360 j
settings (biphasic and
monophasic)
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Synchronized SVT or aflutter-biphasic 50-100 j & monophasic 200 j
Cardioversion energy Afib-biphasic 120-200 j & monophasic 200 j
settings for SVT or aflutter, Monomorphic VT-biphasic 100 j & monophasic 100 j
for afib, and for
monomorphic VT (biphasic
and monophasic)
Synchronized cardioversion and
Antiarrhythmic such as
Vtach treatment
Amiodarone (150-300 mg)
and/or lidocaine
Defibrillation also can load
them up with Amiodarone
Vfib treatment
Vasovagal maneuvers, carotid
massage, Adenosine (if BP is
SVT treatment good) 6 mg for first dose and
then 12 mg for the second dose,
or synchronized cardioversion
Synchronized cardioverison (if
regular) or defibrillation (if
Torsades treatment
irregular) and administer Mg
(treating underlying cause)
Anatomical location of
Cardiac Assessment
Landmarks
Difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure
Pulse pressure calculation
for example 120/60 the pulse pressure is 60!
Cardiac output normal 4-8 Liters per minute (formula is Stroke Volume x
values Heart Rate)
Cardiac Index normal 2.5-4 L/min/m2 (formula is Cardiac output divided by
values Body Surface Area aka need ht and wt)
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