Ekg analysis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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6 questions for EKG analysis - CORRECT ANSWER -Is it regular? -Does every P have a QRS and does every QRS have a P? -What is the Rate? -Is the PR interval WNL? -Is the QRS WNL? -Is the ST segment prolonged, short or elevated? Normal heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER 60-100 bpm Normal PR interval length - CORRECT ANSWER 0.12-0.20 sec 1 small box on the EKG is - CORRECT ANSWER 0.04 sec 1 big box is on the EKG is - CORRECT ANSWER 0.20 sec 30 big boxes on the EKG are - CORRECT ANSWER 6 sec To d...

Decreased time base (analysis time/display time/epoch) or increase paper speed, to spread out the waveforms to better resolve the fast activity and spikes. How did this change improve the sample above in question 134 ? (In the sample below, the same data is modified and reformatted again. What parameter changed in the following sample? How does this help?) a. Better localization of focus b. Better resolution of spike morphology and anterior dominance c. Enhanced analysis of EKG monitor d. B...

Harms that are being targeted for reduction in the hospital setting? - ANSWER CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, pressure ulcers, adverse drug effects, venous thromboembolism, injuries form falls and immobility Which of the following best describes the Synergy Model? A. Hospitals that have annual safety checks B. Standards for nursing education programs. C. Experienced nurses getting more critical patients compared to a new graduate nurse. D. Holistically treating a patient by inviting a priest. - ANSW...

Which of the EKG findings is most likely indicative of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in a patient presenting with acute chest pain? A. Wide and bizarre QRS complexes in the EKG B. ST segment changes (STEMI or NSTEMI) in the EKG C. A saw-toothed pattern in the EKG saw-toothed pattern in the EKG D. Flat line in the EKG - Answer- B. ST segment changes (STEMI or NSTEMI) in the EKG To determine whether there is a delay in impulse conduction through the atria, the nurse will measure the len...

Dysrhythmias Interpretation (Critical Care) Questions & Answers Five Lead EKG System - ANSWER-C - 4th intercostal space, Rt sternal border Snow (RA) on the Grass (RL) Smoke (LA) above fire (LL) Don't put on their leg because they move and interfere with the EKG. Don't put it anywhere there is hair. Put on top of the pacemaker. Sweaty change the leads more frequently. EKG Components & Interpretation - ANSWER-Read every strip from left to right Each small box is 0.04 sec Each large box ...

PLTW Medical Interventions Final Exam| Answered 100% Correctly What is a medical intervention? Is any device, medicine, or procedure that helps prevent, treat, cure, rehabilitate health impairments. What are the main categories of interventions that function to maintain human health? 1. Diagnostic Tools - X-ray, EKG, stethoscope, etc. 2. Rehabilitation - crutches, casts, exercise 3. Surgery 4. Pharmaceuticals 5. Genetics - gene therapy, counseling 6. Engineering - bionics, biometric...

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CEN Exam 1 QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS | NEWEST UPDATE Which dysrhythmia would be identified on an ECG/EKG sixsecond strip by a heart rate of 76 and a PR interval of 0.24? tachycardia -degree atrioventricular block bradycardia ional escape rhythm - ANSWER : B: First-degree atrioventricular block is diagnosed partially by an EKG showing a PR interval of greater than 0.20 seconds. Which blood test may indicate infection or inflammation and would need to be used as part...