Telemetry rhythms - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which telemetry electrodes are preferred for arrhythmia monitoring? Lead II, VI and V6 What is an artifact with telemetry monitoring and what causes one? -distortion of the baseline that makes interpretation difficult -can be due to muscle activity or electrical interference 7 steps to ECG interpretation -is rate fast, slow, or normal -is rhythm regular (equal distance from P to P) (equal distance from QRS to QRS) -are there P waves present -are there QRS complexes present -are the intervals w...

NURS 223 Exam 2 Practice Questions & Answers-The nurse is caring for several patients. For which patient diagnosis would a prescription for nifedipine be least appropriate? a. hypertension b. angina c. atrial fibrillation d. pvc's - d. pvc's Which adverse effect will the nurse monitor for in a patient who is receiving amlodipine? a. Diarrhea b. Ankle edema c. Diaphoresis d. backache - b. ankle edema What effect do calcium channels have on vascular smooth muscle? a. Positive Inot...

CRAT Prep Test Bank Actual Questions and Answers with complete solution 1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on...

Telemetry test questions and answers Medications for pulselessness (asystole, Vfib, PEA): Epinephrine, Amiodarone Medications for slow rhythms (sinus brady, junctional escape, idioventricular, blocks) Atropine, epinephrine infusion, dopamine Medications used for fast rhythms (Afib, Aflutter, SVT, junctional tachycardia): Cardizem, Amiodarone, Digoxin, Beta Blockers, adenosine, lidocaine, Procainamide Inherent SA node rate 60-100 The normal PR interval 0.12-0.20 Time frame between tw...

CRAT Prep Rated A+ 1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with angioplasty. ️...

CRAT Prep Questions and Answers (2023/2024) (Complete and Accurate) 1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood v...

CRAT Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Update 2024 (Graded A+) In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blo...

AHA PALS FINAL EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ A 12-year-old child being evaluated in the pediatric intensive care unit displays the following ECG waveform. The team interprets this as which arrhythmia? Second degree Second Degree Heart Block (Mobitz II) the picture shown is not the picture in the actual exam Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3 days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would the provider use ...

CRAT Prep questions with correct answers 1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with a...

NR 446 QSEN Case Simulation Multi ClientMargaret Stanton is a 75 year old female admitted to the telemetry unit late last night for MVP (Mitral valve prolapse) and is scheduled for surgery this morning at 0730 Why would a patient take Simvastatin at bedtime? An evening doses is best because it will be taken with a meal and most cholesterol is synthesized at night What would be the priority nursing concern for a patient who will have surgery this morning at 0730 for a mitral valve prolapse?...