RN EKG Test Questions and Answers

What is the intervention for Sinus Tach? Identify the cause and treat (Fever, dehydration, anxiety, etc.) What is the intervention for sinus bradycardia? Stable, chronic....none. Assess your patient first...if they are unstable atropine. What is the intervention for sinus with PACs? None What is the intervention for sinus with PVCs? None...assess electrolytes, oxygenation. What is the intervention for sinus exit block/arrest? Notify the PCP and record the length of the pause. TCP if persistent and symptomatic. What is the intervention for stable SVT? -Vagal maneuvers -Adenosine -Calcium Channel Blockers -Beta Blockers What is the intervention for unstable SVT? Synchronized Cardioversion What is the intervention for AFib? Medications to control rate and anticoags What is the intervention for afib rvr? Unstable: synchronized cardioversion Stable: Calcium blockers, beta blockers, digoxin (old school!), amiodarone What is the intervention for A flutter? Medis to control rate (beta or calcium blockers), synchronized cardioversion if persistant