Critical Care Hesi Final Exam (Critical Care Hesi Final Exam)

Critical Care Hesi Final ExamCritical Care Hesi Final Exam Cardiac o SVT: supraventricular tachycardia  No p waves seen  Treatment:  Adenosine – give 6mg, then 12mg, then another 12mg  Cardioversion if pt not tolerating rhythm  Don’t defibrillate!!!  Have someone bring crash cart to room o Atrial fibrillation:  Chaotic atrial activity  Irregularly irregular  Controlled: vent rate < 100  On digoxin at home and has controlled a fib  look at digoxin level ...