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Dysrhythmias (NCLEX) Exam solved 100% A client's electrocardiogram strip shows atrial and ventricular rates of 80 complexes per minute. The PR interval is 0.14 second, and the QRS complex measures 0.08 second. The nurse interprets this rhythm is: A) Normal sinus rhythm B) Sinus bradycardia C) Sinus tachycardia D) Sinus dysrhythmia -Correct Answer-A A client has frequent bursts of ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor. A nurse is most concerned with this dysrhythmia because: ...

Dysrhythmias Misc nclex Questions with correct answers 2024/2025 The nurse administers amiodarone (Cordarone) to a client with ventricular tachycardia. Which monitoring by the nurse is necessary with this drug? Select all that apply. a. Respiratory rate b. QT interval c. Heart rate and rhythm d. Magnesium level e. Urine output - Correct Answer Answer: QT interval; Heart rate and rhythm; Magnesium level Rationale: Amiodarone causes prolongation of the QT interval, which can precipitate ...

Cardiac Dysrhythmias Exam Questions With Complete Solutions 6 questions for EKG analysis - Correct Answer -Is it regular? -Does every P have a QRS and does every QRS have a P? -What is the Rate? -Is the PR interval WNL? -Is the QRS WNL? -Is the ST segment prolonged, short or elevated? Normal heart rate - Correct Answer 60-100 bpm Normal PR interval length - Correct Answer 0.12-0.20 sec 1 small box on the EKG is - Correct Answer 0.04 sec 1 big box is on the EKG is - Correc...

Dysrhythmias Practice Questions with complete solutions You are the nurse working on the telemetry unit and you have finally gotten to sit down to work on some charting. Suddenly the heart monitors at the station start beeping. Patient in room 18 is showing this rhythm on the monitor. The medical team advances together into the room and finds them unconscious. What is priority action by the nurse? A) Prepare to administer adenosine to the patient B) Begin chest compressions C) Prepare for de...

Exam 1: Dysrhythmias (NCLEX) Questions With Correct Answers 2024/2025 A client's electrocardiogram strip shows atrial and ventricular rates of 80 complexes per minute. The PR interval is 0.14 second, and the QRS complex measures 0.08 second. The nurse interprets this rhythm is: A) Normal sinus rhythm B) Sinus bradycardia C) Sinus tachycardia D) Sinus dysrhythmia - Correct Answer A A client has frequent bursts of ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor. A nurse is most concerne...

Dysrhythmias exam question & correct answer (100% correct) The staff educator is presenting a class on cardiac dysrhythmias. How would the educator describe the characteristic pattern of the atrial waves in atrial flutter? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sawtooth The nurse is caring for a client who is displaying a third-degree AV block on the EKG monitor. The client is symptomatic due to the slow heart rate. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client would be which of the following? - C...

Study Guide Exam For Ventricular Dysrhythmias With (100% Correct Answer) Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC) - CORRECT ANSWER-contraction coming from an ectopic focus in the ventricles. early occurrence of the QRS complex. PVC is wide and distorted in shape compared with a QRS complex coming down the normal conduction pathway. multifocal PVC - CORRECT ANSWER-PVC that arise from different foci appear different in shape from each other Unifocal PVC - CORRECT ANSWER-have the same s...

Exam For Treatment Of Dysrhythmias Question & Correct Answer () sinus bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-administration for atropine (anticholinergic drug) for the patient with symptoms. pace maker therapy may be required. If bradycardia is due to drugs, these may need to be held or discontinued. sinus tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-underlying cause guides the treatment. if patient is experiencing tachycardia from pain , pain management should resolve the tachycardia. Treating hypovolemia shou...

Dysrhythmias - Care Of Patients Exam With Complete Solution (100% Correct) The nurse is caring for a client with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and atrial fibrillation who has a new prescription for metoprolol (Toprol). Which monitoring is essential when administering the medication? A. ST segment B. Heart rate C. Troponin D. Myoglobin - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Heart rate The effects of metoprolol are to decrease heart rate, blood pressure, and myocardial oxygen demand. The nurse is cari...

Dysrhythmias Exam Question & Correct Answer (A+ Graded) patient is in ventricular fibrillation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is in progress. What is the first step the nurse should take? Turn on the device. Analyze the rhythm. Apply conductive gel pads. Select proper energy setting. - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn on the device.