Arrythmia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ARRYTHMIAS  Arrhythmias and dysrhythmias are the same  Anything that is not a normal sinus rhythm (NSR)  Any arrhythmia can be after an MI EKG  Diagnostic test  EKG and ECG are the same thing; 12 or 15 lead (patches)  Shows measurements of the heart  EKG vs. Telemetry: telemetry is continuous. EKG is a snapshot at the moment from different view points (leads are placed in different spots)  Prepping for an EKG: Shave them if you have to so it can stick, no hand ...

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...

HOSA Medical Terminology Study Guide 2023. angi/o - ANSWER vessel aort/o - ANSWER aorta arteri/o - ANSWER Artery ather/o - ANSWER Hardening atri/o - ANSWER Atrium brady- - ANSWER Slow Cardi/o - ANSWER Cardio, heart Coron/o - ANSWER Coronary heart peri- - ANSWER around endo- - ANSWER within embl/o - ANSWER embolism phleb/o - ANSWER Vein -sclerosis - ANSWER Hardening tachy- - ANSWER Fast -tension - ANSWER Pressure thromb/o - ANSWER Clot ven/o - ANSW...

Five-Step Approach for EKG Interpretation Complete Cardiac Arrythmias Guide.

afebrile Correct Answer-w/o fever aneroid manometer Correct Answer-used to measure pressure of a fluid- tube marked w/ scale. DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY. antipyretics Correct Answer-used to reduce fever apical pulse Correct Answer-heartbeat as heard w/ stethoscope placed on chest wall adjacent to apex cordi apnea Correct Answer-an absence of spontaneous respiration arrythmia Correct Answer-any deviation from the normal pattern of the heartbeat asystole Correct Answer-("no contra...

Signs of malignant hyperthermia - Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia - EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital - Barbiturate Side effects of brevital - Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchospasm What type of med is pentothal/Thiopental - Barbiturate Side effects of thiopental - Lon...

Prior to acceping the medication cart keys to begin his/her shift, the QMA knows that he/she must: A. Count/Reconcile the controlled substance count with a licensed nurse B. Count/Reconcile the controlled substance count with another QMA C. Nothing is required prior to taking the keys to the medication cart D. Both a and Correct Answer-A. Count/Reconcile the controlled substance count with a licensed nurse Pharmacology is the study of? A. Pharmacists B. Pharmacies C. Medication Adminis...

DAANCE practice test/2023 LATEST UPDATE/GUARANTEED SUCCESS Signs of malignant hyperthermia - ANSWER-Tachycardia, CO2 retention, muscle rigidity, increase in body temp, lethal arrythmia Tx for malignant hyperthermia - ANSWER-EMS, O2, dantrolene, cold saline IV, ice packs-groin, axilla,neck What tyoe of med is methohexital/brevital - ANSWER-Barbiturate Side effects of brevital - ANSWER-Apnea on induction, muscle twitching, hiccups, decrease in BP, increase in HR, laryngospasm, bronchos...

NUR 2115 / NUR 211 Exam 1 Fundamentals of Nursing 1. Using the principles of standard precautions, the nurse would wear gloves in what nursing interventions? A. Providing a back massage B. Feeding a client C. Providing hair care D. Providing oral hygiene 2. The nurse is preparing to take vital sign in an alert client admitted to the hospital with dehydration secondary to vomiting and diarrhea. What is the best method used to assess the client’s temperature? A. Oral B. Axillary C...

Contraindications to Air Medical Transport - Answer- Severe Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, MI within 10 days or complications in 5 days before flight, uncontrolled arrythmia, pregnancies past 24 weeks gestation, recent eye surgery affecting the globe, nonacute hypovolemia Benefits to Air Medical Transport - Answer- Decreased mortality rates, access to more specialized tertiary care, rapid access to healthcare system CAMTS - Answer- Program dedicated to ensuring high quality patient care and saf...