Abnormal heart rhythms Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology 5th Edition Test Bank All Chapters Covered Graded A+ 2023-24 Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology 5th Edition Test Bank Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology 5th Edition Test Bank Stahl's Essential Psychopharm acology Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications TESTBANK/STUDY GUIDE Chapter 1 Chemical neurotransmission MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with depression mentions to the nurse, My mother says depression is a chemical disorder. What does she m...

dysrhythmia aka arrhythmia - Correct answer - abnormal cardiac rhythms which can cause disturbances of: rate, rhythm, or both rate and rhythm how are dysrhythmias identified? - Correct answer Electrographic Waveform Analysis (ECG) what controls the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat? - Correct answer the heart's electrical system explain the heart's electrical system - Correct answer Each electrical signal (impulse) begins in a group of cells called the sinus node or sinoatrial (SA...

Relias Dysrhythmia Basic Test Answers normal sinus rhythm heart rhythm originating in the sinoatrial node with a rate in patients at rest of 60 to 100 beats per minute Sinus Arrhythmia Appearance is ALMOST NORMAL: Respiratory – Circulatory interaction Rate INCREASES with INSPIRATION (IN=IN) Sinus Bradycardia <60 normal sinus rhythm Sinus Tachycardia >100 (100-150) normal sinus rhythm Premature Atrial Contraction (PAC) Heart Rate: Depends on underlying rhythm ...

ARF Causes -ANSWER Hemorrhage, trauma, infection, decreased cardiac output, medications ARF S/S -ANSWER mimics dehydration s/s, anorexia, h/a, edema, vomiting, nausea, lethargy, Malignan hypertension -ANSWER Is the most severe S/S of Malignant hypertension -ANSWER - Diastolic >120 - Blurred vision - Severe h/a - High cholesterol - Dyspnea - History of hypertension Beta blockers -ANSWER medication used to treat several different types of conditions, including hypertension (hig...

Egan's Chapter 18 ECG Exam Questions & Answers Already Passed Which node is the "backup" pacemaker? - AV node When should a ECG be obtained? - Patient has signs and symptoms of: MI & CHF Assessment tool to help determine pt's general health. Screening tool - pre-op surgery Hx of heart disease The resting ECG does reflect the pumping ability of the heart or the likelihood that the patient may have a myocardial infarction in the near future. - False Myocardial infarction, ventricular ...

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...

PCT NHA EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 1. The lavender-topped tube contains: a. No additive b. SPS c. Na+ citrate d. EDTA - Correct answer-d. EDTA 1. The additive in a gray-topped tube is: a. K+ oxalate b. Na+ citrate c. EDTA d. None of the above - Correct answer-a. K+ oxalate 1. Which of the needle has the largest gauge? a. 16 g b. 20 g c. 21 g d. 25 g - Correct answer-a. 16 g 1. Which of the following gauge needle is used for the typical adult venipuncture? a. 23 g b. 1...

CARDIAC HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY EXAM Q & A 2023/2024 Normal Conduction System - CORRECT ANSWER--SA Node = Primary Pacemaker of the Heart, rate of 60-100 bpm -Internodal Pathways = Pathways connecting SA Node and AV Node -AV Node = Backup pacemaker, rate of 40-60 bpm -Bundle of His = splits nerve fibers down Left & Right Sides, His-Purkinje is conduction system of heart -L & R Bundle Brancehs = lead to left & right of the myocardium -Purkinje Fibers / Network = ends of the muscle, last...

NURS 180 WEEK 8 Final Exam Key Points Latest 2023 (Graded 100%) Manage chronic anxiety disorders such as GAD and OCD, major depressive disorders, and bipolar disorder when combined with a mood stabilizer  SSRI  Escitalopram  Works by keeping more serotonin  Avoid taking with other drugs that keep more serotonin such as other antidepressants, triptans, ergots, and St. John’s wort to prevent serotonin syndrome  Increased risk for suicide in young adults and children with ...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

Bates' Guide To Physical Examination and History Taking - Chapters for Midterm A 54‐year‐old diplomat working at the United Nations reports occasional chest pain and a sense of tightness in his chest when particularly stressed over work deadlines. The patient is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He has a temperature of 98.6ºF and blood pressure of 140/78. He has a cut over one eye that he says is "from shaving."Which of the following represents subjective information about this patient? a) Blood ...