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[Show more]Prolonged AV conduction. ECG PR interval > 0.20 
 
A. First Degree AV Block 
B. Second-Degree AV Block Type I (Mobitz I or Wenchebach) 
C. Second-Degree AV Block Type II 
D. Third Degree AB Block (Complete heart block) - cORRECT sOLUTION A 
 
Caused from ischemia, drug toxicity, hypokalemia and ...
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Add to cartProlonged AV conduction. ECG PR interval > 0.20 
 
A. First Degree AV Block 
B. Second-Degree AV Block Type I (Mobitz I or Wenchebach) 
C. Second-Degree AV Block Type II 
D. Third Degree AB Block (Complete heart block) - cORRECT sOLUTION A 
 
Caused from ischemia, drug toxicity, hypokalemia and ...
Describe treatment of dysrhythmias - cORRECT sOLUTION To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: 
Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? 
Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? 
If the answer to either of...
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Add to cartDescribe treatment of dysrhythmias - cORRECT sOLUTION To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: 
Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? 
Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? 
If the answer to either of...
1st Heart Block characteristics - cORRECT sOLUTION -prolong PR interval >.20 on EKG. 
-pt. asymptomatic 
 
1st Heart Block causes - cORRECT sOLUTION MI, CAD, rheumatic fever, hyperthyroid, electrolyte, vagal stimulation, drugs (dig, BETAS, CCB's, Flecainide) 
 
1st Heart Block treatments - cORR...
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Add to cart1st Heart Block characteristics - cORRECT sOLUTION -prolong PR interval >.20 on EKG. 
-pt. asymptomatic 
 
1st Heart Block causes - cORRECT sOLUTION MI, CAD, rheumatic fever, hyperthyroid, electrolyte, vagal stimulation, drugs (dig, BETAS, CCB's, Flecainide) 
 
1st Heart Block treatments - cORR...
Dysrhythmia - cORRECT sOLUTION Any disorder of the heart beat or heart rhythm. 
Cardiac output is impaired. 
Cellular oxygenation is then also impaired 
 
Electrical problem will definitely effect the mechanical but a mechanical problem may not effect the electrical. 
 
Explaining dysrhythmias - cOR...
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Add to cartDysrhythmia - cORRECT sOLUTION Any disorder of the heart beat or heart rhythm. 
Cardiac output is impaired. 
Cellular oxygenation is then also impaired 
 
Electrical problem will definitely effect the mechanical but a mechanical problem may not effect the electrical. 
 
Explaining dysrhythmias - cOR...
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC): Cause - cORRECT sOLUTION - Not harmful with normal heart 
- In heart disease pts. PVCs reduce CO and lead to angina and HF depending on frequency 
- Associated with stimulants: caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, aminophylline, epinephrine, isoproterenol, digoxin,...
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Add to cartPremature Ventricular Contractions (PVC): Cause - cORRECT sOLUTION - Not harmful with normal heart 
- In heart disease pts. PVCs reduce CO and lead to angina and HF depending on frequency 
- Associated with stimulants: caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, aminophylline, epinephrine, isoproterenol, digoxin,...
sinus bradycardia - cORRECT sOLUTION HR < 60 bpm 
 
bradycardia etiology - cORRECT sOLUTION - sleep 
- athlete 
- hypothyroidism, hypoxemia 
- IICP, altered mental status 
- decompensated HF 
- vomiting, suction, pain 
 
bradycardia manifestations - cORRECT sOLUTION - SOB 
- altered LOC 
- hypote...
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Add to cartsinus bradycardia - cORRECT sOLUTION HR < 60 bpm 
 
bradycardia etiology - cORRECT sOLUTION - sleep 
- athlete 
- hypothyroidism, hypoxemia 
- IICP, altered mental status 
- decompensated HF 
- vomiting, suction, pain 
 
bradycardia manifestations - cORRECT sOLUTION - SOB 
- altered LOC 
- hypote...
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