Atrial fibrillation a fib Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BKAT review Questions and Answers 2023 Upon recognizing ventricular fibrillation in a safe environment, the nurse should then establish unresponsiveness The most important step in preventing central venous catheter related sepsis is: Thorough handwashing. A routine check of your patient's blood gas values show a pH of 7.40, pO2 of 98mm Hg, pCO2 of 38 mmhg, and HCO3 of 25 mEq. These results reflect Normal values Nitropressin and Dobutamine Reduce afterload and improve c...

Exam 3: NUR 3219C (Latest Update) Adult Acute Conditions | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia causes Answer: -Fever -Sepsis -Hyperthyroidism -Heart disease (Coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis, or acute pericarditis) Q: Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia clinical significance Answer: - decreased CO/SV - hypotension, dyspnea, palpitat...

NCLEX RN QUESTIONStreatment for PVC and v tach lidocaine treatment for atrial dysrhythmias A: adenosine B: beta blockers C: calcium channel blockers D: digitalis (digoxin) DO NOT GIVE BETA BLOCKERS TO WHAT PATIENTS ASTHMA TREATMENT FOR V FIB D FIB ASYSTOLE TREATMENT epinephrine and atropine Reason for chest tubes reestablish pressure in pleural space what type of space is in the pleural cavity negative calcium channel blockers are like __________ fo...

ATI FINAL EXAM VERSION B 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Basic Dysrhythmia Questions & Answers - Ventricular paced rhythm, Atrial paced rhythm, Failure to sense (pacemaker), Failure to capture (pacemaker), Asystole, Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm, Idioventricular Rhythm, Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib), Torsades de pointes, monomorphic ventricular tachycardia, PVC couplets, Bigeminy PVC, Premature ventricular contraction (PVC), 3rd degree heart block, 2nd Degree Heart Block (Mobitz II), 2nd degree heart block type 1 (Wenkebach), First degree hear...

AAA - correct answer Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm A Fib - correct answer Atrial Fibrillation Abd - correct answer Abdomen, Abdominal Abx - correct answer Antibiotics AMA - correct answer Against Medical Advice AMS - correct answer Altered Mental Status ASA - correct answer Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) BID - correct answer Twice Daily Bilat LE - correct answer Bilateral Lower Extremities BM - correct answer Bowel Movement

Normal sinus rhythm Regular Rate: 60-100 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec Sinus Bradycardia Regular Rate: <60 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec Sinus Tachycardia Regular Rate: 100-150 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec Premature Atrial Contraction IRREGULAR Rate: depends on underlying rhythm P wave: Present or hidden in T wave PR Interval: 0.12-0....

What are the 3 types of dispositions? - Correct answer-Discharge, Admit, Transfer What does HPI stand for? - Correct answer-history of present illness What does ROS stand for? - Correct answer-review of systems The HPI and ROS are considered what type of information? - Correct answer-subjective The physical exam is what type of information? - Correct answer-objective If a physician told you a patient's abdomen was non tender, where would you document this? - Correct answer-PE What sectio...

1. Normal sinus rhythm: Regular Rate: 60-100 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec 2. Sinus Bradycardia: Regular Rate: <60 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec 3. Sinus Tachycardia: Regular Rate: 100-150 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec 4. Premature Atrial Contraction: IRREGULAR Rate: depends on underlying rhythm P wave: Present or hidden in T wave PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec...

5 lead electrode placement - go in intercostal space! *Smoke over fire, snow over grass, and brown in middle!* 6 steps of rhythm strip analysis - 1. determine if regular or irregular 2. calculate rate 3. evaluate the p & QRS waves 4. measure the PR interval 5. measure the QRS 6. interpret rhythm A-Fib etiology - - Advanced age - MI - CAD - Valvular disease - Congenital heart defects - Hyperthyroidism - Stimulant medication abuse A-Fib s/sx - u-"F" fibrillatory waves -Ø discern...