EKG basics and Dysrhythmias part 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
53 views 0 purchase
Course
Dysrhythmias
Institution
Dysrhythmias
types of ventricular dysrhythmias correct answer: -Premature Ventricular Contractions
-Ventricular Tachycardia
-Ventricular Fibrillation
-Asystole
Ventricular dysrhythmias are correct answer: more life threatening than atrial dysrhythmias
premature ventricular dysrhythmias are also known...
EKG basics and Dysrhythmias part 2 Questions With
Complete Solutions
types of ventricular dysrhythmias correct answer: -Premature Ventricular Contractions
-Ventricular Tachycardia
-Ventricular Fibrillation
-Asystole
Ventricular dysrhythmias are correct answer: more life threatening than atrial dysrhythmias
premature ventricular dysrhythmias are also known as correct answer: PVC'S
Premature ventricular complexes are a result of correct answer: increased irritability of ventricular cells
-early ventricular complexes followed by a pause
Treatment for PVC correct answer: eliminate contributing cause
-underlying conditions -stress, drug, infections, surgery -K/Mag
IF PVC's are frequent they can be treated with a correct answer: beta blocker
When do you worry about PVC's correct answer: when they're frequent and cardiac output is affected PVC's look correct answer: wide and bizarre
Ventricular tachycardia correct answer: repetitive firing of irritable ventricular ectopic focus
usually 140-180 BPM
Intermittent ventricular tachycardia correct answer: is non sustained
sustained vtach correct answer: lasts 15-30 seconds
What does vtach look like correct answer: What do PVC's look like correct answer: VT is a common initial rhythm in correct answer: cardiac arrest
Treatment for vtach in a patient who is stable correct answer: cardioversion followed by antidysrhthmic meds to prevent further incidents
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Classroom. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
