An irregular heartbeat Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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 nod...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected right-sided heart failure. Which manifestation best supports this potential diagnosis? a. Wheezing b. Orthopnea c. Edema d. Pallor ANS: C Right-sided heart failure leads to edema from systemic backup. Wheezing, orthopnea, and pallor are indicative of left-sided failure. PTS:1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 426, Table 19-2 OBJ:1 (theory) TOP: Heart Failure: Right Side KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment...

Exam 2: NR224 / NR 224 (2024/2025 Update) Fundamentals: Skills Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: the effects of immobility on the cardiac system include which of the following? (select all that apply) A. Thrombus formation B. Increased cardiac workload C. Weak peripheral pulses D. Irregular heartbeat E. Orthostatic hypotension Answer: A. Thrombus formation B. Increased cardiac workload E. Orthostatic hypotension Q: a client has been...

WGU D236 pathophysiology: Objective Assessment Questions and Verified Answers | Latest 2023/2024 GRADED A+. A major function of potassium is to conduct nerve impulses in muscles. Too low and muscle weakness occurs and too much can cause muscle spasms. This is especially dangerous in the heart muscle and an irregular heartbeat can cause a heart attack The body uses the Protein Buffering System, Phosphate Buffering System, and Carbonic AcidBicarbonate System to regulate and maintain homeostatic...

What is the primary pacemaker? Correct Answer: SA Node What is a more medically correct term for the clotting of an artery? Correct Answer: Occlusion When the Atria depolarize (or contract), what is shown on the EKG tracing? Correct Answer: P wave An irregular heartbeat that is common among children is called _____ _____. Correct Answer: Sinus Arrhythmia 1 sm box on an EKG strip denotes 0.04 seconds of time. How long is this represented in millimeters? Correct Answer: 1 mm 2 What is...

angiogram correct answers x-ray record of blood vessels (AN-je-o-gram) angioplasty correct answers surgical repair of a blood vessel (AN-je-o-plas-te) anoxia correct answers without oxygen (a-NOK-se-a) aorta correct answers largest artery in the body (a-OR-ta) aortic stenosis correct answers narrowing of the aorta (a-OR-tik set-NO-sis) apex of the heart correct answers lower tip of the heart; bottom of the heart (A-peks of the hart) arrhythmia correct answers irregular or abnor...

When dialyzing a patient with acute kidney injury, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is it important? - Answer- hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys CKD can have its orgin pre-renal , intra-renalm or post renal. Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD - Answer- HTN Knowing what caused your patient's CKD - Answer- is important because the underlying...

CARDIAC- HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY TEST EXAM 2023 along what axis is time measured in an EKG paper? - CORRECT ANSWER-across a horizontal axis what does each small square on an EKG strip represent? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 mm in length 0.04 seconds what does each large square on an EKG strip represent? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 mm in length 0.2 seconds how can a regular rhythm be calculated on an EKG strip? - CORRECT ANSWER-when the rhythm is regular, the heart rate is 250 divided by the number o...

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...

ISSA Final Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2023 For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body density method for females? - Correct answer-Triceps, suprailiac, thigh The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? - Correct answer-Youth What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - Correct answerPulmonary circulation What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - Correct answer-specific Which term descr...