Heart rhythm disturbances Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new p...

dysrhythmia aka arrhythmia - Correct answer - abnormal cardiac rhythms which can cause disturbances of: rate, rhythm, or both rate and rhythm how are dysrhythmias identified? - Correct answer Electrographic Waveform Analysis (ECG) what controls the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat? - Correct answer the heart's electrical system explain the heart's electrical system - Correct answer Each electrical signal (impulse) begins in a group of cells called the sinus node or sinoatrial (SA...

sinus rhythm regular rhythm Set by SA node at 60 to 100 bpm P waves normal normal qrs PR 0.12 - 0.2 normal qrs less than 0.10 wide qrs is greater than 0.12 Sinus Tachycardia 100-160 bpm SA node reduced time for ventricle filling assess for SOB or chest pain a prolonged QT interval more prone to arrhythmia NSR reflects the heart's normal electrical activity, providing synchrony between the atria and the ventricles. Sinus tachycardia occurs when the sinus no...

DAANCE: ALL MODULES EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2023/2024 LATEST Pulmonary artery - CORRECT ANSWER-One of two arteries that carry venous (oxygen poor) blood from heart to lungs What type of intubation is preferred with emesis with aspiration? - CORRECT ANSWER-ETT. LMA or combitube acceptable. What emergency would a cricothyrotomy typically be performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Airway obstruction Atropine would be given in which emergency? - CORRECT ANSWER-Symptomatic bradycardia Adenosine would be ...

HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY & ECG EXAM 2023/2024 Mechanical & Electrical Activity - CORRECT ANSWER-- Correlation between the electrical and mechanical functions of the heart - Electrical activity stimulates the heart to contract - Electrocardiogram (ECG) show both functions - Electrical pulse= action potntial Cardiac Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-- Used to diagnose dysrhythmias, chamber enlargement, MI/myocardial ischemia, monitor effects of electrolyte imbalances of medication administrat...

HESI Milestone Exam 1b Exam Questions and Answers 2022/2023 | Verified Answers Milestone Exam 1-B Blueprint Family history-questioning pre-test item not graded Ask about family health issues, family history of diseases, conditions to gather information on what pt may be already genetically disposed to. History - mental illness pre-test item not graded Med admin-client ID NSG122.07.02.04: Identify the client by checking the name or arm brand.First identification is the patient's name ...

Relias Assessments Assistance Material DYSRHYTHMIAS EKG interpretation One of the most useful and commonly used diagnostic tools is electrocardiography (EKG) which measures the heart's electrical activity as waveforms. An EKG uses electrodes attached to the skin to detect electric current moving through the heart. These signals are transmitted to produce a record of cardiac activity. Arrhythmia or dysrhythmia are disturbances in the normal cardiac rhythm of the heart which occurs as a result ...

Dysrhythmias * they can result in deviations from a normal HR and/or rhythm, causing decreases in cardiac output. Some dysrhythmias are lethal, causing a complete loss of CO, which result in cardiopulmonary arrest. Other dysrhythmias are apparent on ECG's but are symptomless correct answer: Disruptions in the cardiac conduction pathway or disorders of the electrical impulse conduction within the heart HR x SV = CO HR is how many times the heart beats per minute; SV is the amount of...

UNDERSTANDING PHARMACOLOGY FOR ESSENTIALS MEDICATION SAFETY CHAPTER 1-28 TESTBANK BY WORKMAN & LACHARITY Chapter 1: Drug Therapy for Heart Failure MULTIPLE CHOICE BASIC CONCEPTS 1. What does the term “afterload” mean? a. The amount of blood entering the left ventricle that must be pumped out of the heart b . The peripheral resistance of the arterial system, including mean arterial pressure c. The ability of the living muscle fibers of the heart to contract and pump blood d . The p...

Relias Assessments Assistance Material DYSRHYTHMIAS 2024 EKG interpretation - One of the most useful and commonly used diagnostic tools is electrocardiography (EKG) which measures the heart's electrical activity as waveforms. An EKG uses electrodes attached to the skin to detect electric current moving through the heart. These signals are transmitted to produce a record of cardiac activity. Arrhythmia or dysrhythmia are disturbances in the normal cardiac rhythm of the heart which occurs as a...