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An EKG technician working at a central monitoring station notes that a rhythm of ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - Notify a licensed practitioner to evaluate the patient. Which of the following arteries is the best location for EKG technician to use to measure the heart rate for an adult patient following an exercise stress test? - Radial An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test for a patient. For which of the followin...

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

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Baylor Scott & White EKG test with Correct Answers Graded A+ v fib, v tach, asystole, PEA, idioventricular, 2nd degree T2, complete heart block what are the 7 lethal rhythms? P-R interval #4 NSR (Normal Sinus Rhythm) Sinus bradycardia <60bpm, TX: pacing, atropine, treat reversible causes Sinus tachycardia >100-<160, TX: identify and tx underlying cause sinus arrest PACs looks like sinus arrest, TX: underlying cause, P waves are different atrial flutter P waves sawtooth, ...

BAMC TelemetryP wave - correct answer -Impulse at SA node -Last .10 secs .10 seconds - correct answer Duration of P wave PR interval - correct answer - Measured at the beginning of P wave through beginning of QRS -Lasts between .12-.20 seconds .12-.20 - correct answer Duration of PR Interval QRS complex - correct answer -Measured from Q to S -.04-.10 seconds .04-.10 - correct answer QRS complex duration ST Segment - correct answer -Measured from end of QRS to onset of T ...

Advent Health EKG Questions and Answers Rated A Afib The impulse originates in the Atria • The Atrial rate is > 300 and unable to measure [N/A] • No discernable P waves - PRI & Atrial rhythm cannot be measured [N/A] • The Ventricular rhythm is irregular • QRS within normal limits • If the Ventricular rate is <100 the rhythm is controlled A-fib; if the Ventricular rate is > 100 the rhythm is uncontrolled A-fib • This is a chronic rhythm for some patients Treatment: controlle...

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Which of the following arteries is the best location for an EKG technician to use to measure the heart rate for an adult patient following an exercise stress test? - ANSWER-radial An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test for a patient. For which of the following finding should the technician expect the provider to stop the test? - ANSWER-dizziness An EKG technician is performing a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient who is experiencing accelerated junctional rhythm. Which of ...

Sinus Arrhythmia Sinus Arrhythmia Looks almost normal Action: none, continue to monitor First Drug: none Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart Sinus Bradycardia Action: oxygen, notify MD - if symptomatic, follow AHA guidelines. First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic - low BP Possible cause: vagal-stimulation, athlete, sleep, ischemia to SA node, Meds, ↑ ICP Sinus Tachycardia Action: Determine & Treat the cause - this is key First Drug: None, watch for d...