U waves - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. The nurse observes ventricular fibrillation on telemetry and, on entering the client's bathroom, finds the client unconscious on the floor. Which interven- tion should the nurse implement first? A. Administer an antidysrhythmic medication. B. Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation. C. Defibrillate the client at 200 J. D. Assess the client's pulse oximetry. ANS : B. Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation is a life-threatening dysrhythmia, and CPR should...

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...

Hypocalcemia - Deficits of Calcium cause Increased Neuromuscular Excitability. S/S: Trousseau's Chvostek Sign Diarrhea Circumoral Tingling Hyperactive Reflex Muscle twitching Dysrhythmias ECG abnormalities Decreased HF Decreased BP Anxiety, Irritability HyperCalcemia - Moans, Groans & Stones Constipation Bone Pain Stones - Renal Calculi Decreased DTR Severe Muscle weakness Cardiac Arrest: Increased HR then Decreased ECG Abnormalities: Heart Block, Short ST segments N/V ...

CPCT/A PATIENT CARE EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? - correct answer Decreased potassium level a cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following steps should the cpct take? - correct answer Locking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for ...

Fluids And Electrolytes Part 2 Complete Set Exam Questions And Revised Correct Answers Hypokalemia is when Serum potassium is less than.... 3.5 mEq/L What are the causes of hypokalemia Diarrhea Vomiting Gastric suction Bulimia Diuretics Hypokalemia can lead to dead through what activity? cardiac and respiratory arrest What does the ECG look like for hypokalemia flat T waves and prominent u waves Clinical manifestations of hypokalemia Fatigue Anorexia N/V Muscle weakens Decrea...

NGN/NCLEX Prep Questions/Rationales Already Graded A The nurse notes the presence of a P wave, QRS complex, flattened T waves, and occasional U waves on a client's cardiac monitor screen. Fill in the correct missing information by choosing from the lists of options in the drop-down menus. The nurse should suspect Your Answer: hypokalemiaCorrect Answer: hypokalemia because of the Your Answer: flattened T waves and occasional U wavesCorrect Answer: flattened T waves and occasional U waves Ratio...

The nurse is caring for a patient with a sodium level of 122 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings does she suspect? SATA a confusion b abdominal cramps c increased urine output d hypoactive bowel sounds Answer - a b The nurse is caring for a patient whose most recent serum sodium level was 152 mEq/L. Which of the following signs and symptoms does she suspect are caused by the patients sodium level? SATA a. Lethargy b. Dry mucous membranes c. Tachypnea d. Cyanosis Answer ...

Edexcel IGCSE Physics, question and answer average speed = distance / time v = d / t Standard Unit for mass (m) kilogram (kg) Standard Unit for distance (d) or displacement (s) metre (m) Standard Unit for speed (s) or velocity (v) metre/second (m/s) Standard Unit for acceleration (a) metre/second² (m/s²) Standard Unit for Force (F) Newton (N) Standard Unit for time (t) Second (s) Standard Unit for gravitational field strength (g) ...

Which client is at risk for the development of a potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L (5.5 mmol/L)? 1. The client with colitis 2. The client with Cushing's syndrome 3. The client who has been overusing laxatives 4. The client who has sustained a traumatic burn - ️️4. The client who has sustained a traumatic burn The normal potassium level is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L). A serum potassium level higher than 5.0 mEq/L (5.0 mmol/L) indicates hyperkalemia. Clients who experience cellul...

ACLS Final Exam ( Updated 2024 ) Complete Questions & Answers (Solved) 100% Correct 1. A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations using a bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. The development ofwhich condition during the provision of care would lead the team to suspectthat improper BVM technique is being used? Select the correct answer to this question. Rib fracture Esophageal injury Pneumothorax Hypertension Answer: Pneumothorax 2. 1 A mem...