NUR336 Evolve: Chapter 34 - Cardiac Rhythms and Dysrhythmias Exam Questions With Verified Answers
5 views 0 purchase
Course
Dysrhythmias
Institution
Dysrhythmias
NUR336 Evolve: Chapter 34 - Cardiac
Rhythms and Dysrhythmias Exam Questions
With Verified Answers
Which statement best explains why tachydysrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardia lead
to chest pain? - answerThe diastole is shortened, and coronary perfusion is decreased.
Which condition...
EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 23, 2024 4:26 PM NUR336 Evolve: Chapter 34 - Cardiac Rhythms and Dysrhythmias Exam Questions With Verified Answers Which statement best explains why tachydysrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardia lead to chest pain? - answer✔✔The diastole is shortened, and coronary perfusion is decreased. Which condition is a result of a hypereff ective heart in a well -conditioned athlete? - answer✔✔Bradycardia. A patient has episodes of ventricular tachycardia. Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering? - answer✔✔Amiodarone. Which cardiac rhythm typically deteriorates into ventricul ar fibrillation? - answer✔✔Ventricular tachycardia. A 78 -year-old patient has recently been prescribed a daily dose of diltiazem for atrial fibrillation. Her daughter calls to report that she is experiencing weakness and confusion for the past couple of da ys. How does the nurse respond to the daughter's concern? - answer✔✔"Has your mother experienced any dizziness during this time?" A patient with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response has received medication to slow the ventricular rate. The p ulse is now 88 beats/min. For which additional therapy does the nurse plan? - answer✔✔Anticoagulation. The patient has had asymptomatic sinus bradycardia with a rate of 56 beats/min. The nurse notes the rate has dropped to 46 beats/min. What action does th e nurse take? - answer✔✔Assess blood pressure, skin color, and moisture. A patient is prescribed adenosine drug therapy to convert supraventricular tachycardia to normal sinus rhythm. Which parameter should the nurse monitor in this patient? - answer✔✔Brad ycardia. The nurse is caring for a patient on a telemetry unit with a regular heart rhythm and rate of 60 beats/min; a P wave precedes each QRS complex, and the PR interval is 0.24 second. Additional vital signs are as follows: blood pressure 118/68, respi ratory rate 16, and temperature 98.8° F. All of these medications are available on the medication record. What action does the nurse take? - answer✔✔Continue to monitor.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Thebright. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.