Pacemaker Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CARE OF A PATIENT WITH A PACEMAKER QUESTION AND ANSWERS 2023

Rheobase - the lowest point on a strength duration curve at an infinitely long pulse duration Chronaxie time - the pulse width at twice the rheobase value. It approximates the most efficient stimulation pulse duration Charge (formula) - Charge= I(current) x T(time) Furman's formula - Energy(microjoules)= I(current)xV(voltage)xT(pulse width) Ohms law formula - Voltage(electromotive force)= I(current/flow of electrons) x R(resistance to current flow in ohms) Functional Refractory P...

Health Assessment Exam 3 test bank questions and answers 100% verified. While auscultating the heart at the third intercostal space, left sternal border, the nurse notes a high-pitched, scratchy sound that increases with exhalation with the client leaning forward. The nurse would document which of the following? A) Pericardial friction rub B) Midsystolic click C) Summation gallop D) Aortic ejection click - correct answers.A) Pericardial friction rub During chest auscult...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid ...

TEST BANK FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS 5TH EDITION, KATHRYN BOOTH This Test Bank consists of Questions and Answer Key to help you study better (All Chapters Covered 1-15) Chapters Contents: Chapter 1 Electrocardiography Chapter 2 The Cardiovascular System Chapter 3 The Electrocardiograph Chapter 4 Performing An Ecg Chapter 5 Rhythm Strip Interpretation And Sinus Rhythms Chapter 6 Atrial Dysrhythmias Chapter 7 Junctional Dysrhythmias Chapter 8 Heart Block Dysrhyt...

hapter 20 Test Review  Question 1_4 out of 4 points A patient with cardiac arrhythmia has a pacemaker system with electrodes in the atrium and ventricle. The patient visits his cardiologist for evaluation of the battery, leads, capture and sensing function, heart rhythm and programmed parameters of the system. What CPT® code is reported? Selected Answer: d. 93288 Correct Answer: d. 93288 Response Feedback: Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for Pacemaker, Heart/Evaluation and Prog...

What drug is used to treat sinus bradycardia? - Answer-Atropine 0.5mg Do you pace sinus bradycardia? - Answer-Yes, with external or transvenous pacemakers What drugs should you HOLD with sinus bradycardia? - Answer-Digoxin and beta blockers How do you treat sinus tachycardia? - Answer-treat the underlying cause What drugs are used to treat sinus pause/block? - Answer-Atropine 0.5mg or epinephrine What type of pacemaker is used to treat sinus node disease (sinus pause/block)? - Answer-Atrial...

Medical Emergencies-Essentials for the Dental Professional 2Ed by Ellen Grimes - Complete, Elaborated and Latest(Test Bank) ALL(1-23) Chapters included updated for 2023 Test Bank for Medical Emergencies-Essentials for the Dental Professional 2Ed by Ellen Grimes - COMPLETE & ELABORATED Test Bank for Medical Emergencies-Essentials for the Dental Professional 2Ed by Ellen Grimes ISBN-10 5626 ISBN-13 978-6 PART 1. EMERGENCY PREPARATION 1. Introduction 2. The Emergency Kit 3. Vital S...

1. A nurse tells the unit manager, “I am tired of all the changes on the unit. If things don’t get better, I’m going to quit.” Which of the following responses by the unit manager is appropriate? o “You should file a written complaint with hospital administration.” o “Just stick with it a little longer. Things will get better soon.” o “So you are upset about all the changes on the unit?” o “I think you have a right to be upset. I am tired of the changes, too.” 2. A...

VATI Greenlight STUDY TEST A nurse is caring for a client who had a partial laryngectomy and is receiving continuous enteral feedings at 65 mL/hr through a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A nurse is assessing a client who has a magnesium level of 4.4 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has an increased cholesterol level. Which of the following foods sh...