NUR336 Evolve: Chapter 34 - Cardiac Rhythms and Dysrhythmias Exam Questions With Verified Answers
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NUR336 Evolve: Chapter 34 - Cardiac
Rhythms and Dysrhythmias Exam Questions
With Verified Answers
Which statement best explains why tachydysrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardia lead
to chest pain? - answerThe diastole is shortened, and coronary perfusion is decreased.
Which condition...
EXAM STUDY MATERIALS July 23, 2024 4:26 PM NUR336 Evolve: Chapter 34 - Cardiac Rhythms and Dysrhythmias Exam Questions With Verified Answers Which statement best explains why tachydysrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardia lead to chest pain? - answer✔✔The diastole is shortened, and coronary perfusion is decreased. Which condition is a result of a hypereff ective heart in a well -conditioned athlete? - answer✔✔Bradycardia. A patient has episodes of ventricular tachycardia. Which medication does the nurse anticipate administering? - answer✔✔Amiodarone. Which cardiac rhythm typically deteriorates into ventricul ar fibrillation? - answer✔✔Ventricular tachycardia. A 78 -year-old patient has recently been prescribed a daily dose of diltiazem for atrial fibrillation. Her daughter calls to report that she is experiencing weakness and confusion for the past couple of da ys. How does the nurse respond to the daughter's concern? - answer✔✔"Has your mother experienced any dizziness during this time?" A patient with atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response has received medication to slow the ventricular rate. The p ulse is now 88 beats/min. For which additional therapy does the nurse plan? - answer✔✔Anticoagulation. The patient has had asymptomatic sinus bradycardia with a rate of 56 beats/min. The nurse notes the rate has dropped to 46 beats/min. What action does th e nurse take? - answer✔✔Assess blood pressure, skin color, and moisture. A patient is prescribed adenosine drug therapy to convert supraventricular tachycardia to normal sinus rhythm. Which parameter should the nurse monitor in this patient? - answer✔✔Brad ycardia. The nurse is caring for a patient on a telemetry unit with a regular heart rhythm and rate of 60 beats/min; a P wave precedes each QRS complex, and the PR interval is 0.24 second. Additional vital signs are as follows: blood pressure 118/68, respi ratory rate 16, and temperature 98.8° F. All of these medications are available on the medication record. What action does the nurse take? - answer✔✔Continue to monitor.
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