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HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY & ECG EXAM 2023/2024 Mechanical & Electrical Activity - CORRECT ANSWER-- Correlation between the electrical and mechanical functions of the heart - Electrical activity stimulates the heart to contract - Electrocardiogram (ECG) show both functions - Electrical pulse= action potntial Cardiac Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-- Used to diagnose dysrhythmias, chamber enlargement, MI/myocardial ischemia, monitor effects of electrolyte imbalances of medication administrat...

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...

1. A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? - Administering epinephrine as early as possible 2. A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugul...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 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...

2024/2025 HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT NURSING RN V1 100 Questions with answers1. During a mental status examination, the nurse wants to assess a patient’s affect. The nurse should ask the patient which question? 2. The nurse is planning to assess new memory with a patient. The best way for the nurse to do this would be to: 3. A 45-year-old woman is at the clinic for a mental status assessment. In giving her the Four Unrelated Words Test, the nurse would be concerned if she could not ____ four unrel...

Sharp ESO 2024 Exam Queations with Answers What mnemonic is used to assess possible causes of PEA? - Answer-H's and T's: Hypovolemia, hypoxia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), hypo/hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia; Toxins, tamponade, thrombosis, trauma, tension pneumothorax What is the recommended oxygen delivery method for PEA? - Answer-O2 at 15L/minute via ambu bag (10 breaths/minute) What medication is administered for PEA? - Answer-Epinephrine 1mg IVP/IO (0.1mg/ml), repeat every 3...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? correct answersAdministering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited ju...

A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? - ️️Administering epinephrine as early as possible A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugular v...

NCLEX RN PEARSON TEST BANK QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & RATIONALES 2023 The labor and delivery nurse would make it a priority to assess which of the following two newborn body systems immediately after birth? Gastrointestinal and hepatic Urinary and hematologic Neurologic and temperature control Respiratory and cardiovascular The mental health nurse working with children anticipates that unrealistic expectations or a sense of failure to meet standards would cause a 10-year-old child to develop...

Relias ED RN A, Complete Test Fall 2023 What is the current recommended dose of intravenous or intraosseous epinephrine in adult patients with cardiac arrest? 10 mg every 10 minutes 1 mg every 3-5 minutes 1 mg every 7 minutes 0.1 mg every 2 minutes A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is MOST likely to suffer from what condition? Diabetes mellitus Cerebral palsy Diabetes Insipidus Myxedema coma A patient presents after sustaining a roll-over motor vehicle accident. Th...