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MDC3 Rasmussen Final Questions and Correct Answers the Latest Update and Recommended Version

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What does A Fib ECG look like? • -impulse rate of 350-600 times per minute • -no P waves • -no atrial contractions • -loss of atrial kick • -irregular ventricular response How often do you assess vital signs on a patient with a dysrhythmia (gray box) • at least every 4 hours N...

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MDC3 Rasmussen Final Questions and
Correct Answers the Latest Update and
Recommended Version
What does A Fib ECG look like?


• -impulse rate of 350-600 times per minute
• -no P waves
• -no atrial contractions
• -loss of atrial kick
• -irregular ventricular response


How often do you assess vital signs on a patient with a dysrhythmia

(gray box)

• at least every 4 hours


Nursing Safety Priority for Sinus tachycardia what to assess

(gray box)

• -fatigue, weakness, SOB, orthopnea, decreased O2, increased HR, decreased BP,
angina, palpitations
• -ECG: T wave inversion or ST elevation/depression
• -decreased cerebral perfusion may occur. Symptoms: restlessness and anxiety
• -impaired renal function may occur symptoms: decreased urine output.


The nurse is assessing the client's cardiac rhythm and notes the following: HR 64, regular

rhythm, PR interval 0.20; QRS 0.10. How will the nurse document this rhythm interpretation in

the electronic health record?



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A. Sinus tachycardia

B. Sinus bradycardia

C. Normal sinus rhythm

D. Sinus arrhythmia


• C


NURSING SAFETY PRIORITY

patient education with permanent pacemakers include

• -Avoid strong electromagnetic fields (magnets and telecommunication transmitters)
• -carry pacemaker identification card
• -medical alert bracelet


A fib may lead to

• -DVT or PE due to blood pooling
• -HF


A fib signs and symptoms


• -symptoms depend on ventricular rate*
• -some patients are asymptomatic*
• irregular pulse, poor perfusion, fatigue, weakness, SOB, diiness, anxiety, syncope,
palpitations, chest pain/discomfort, and hypotensionzz


Nursing intervention for a PE




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• -stay with patient
• -monitor for SOB, chest pain, and hypotension
• -initiate a rapid
• -notify the provider


T/F patients on anticoagulation should report bleeding gums to their provider immediately

• T


NURSING SAFETY PRIORITY

before a cardioversion what needs to be turned off and removed from patient

• Oxygen


what does the nurse assess for in a patient with a dysrthymia?

• Angina, hypotension, HF, decreased cerebral profusion, and decreased renal
profusion.


How to decrease/prevent dysthymias

• -avoid vagus nerve stimulation
• -take medications
• -stop smoking
• -avoid caffeine
• -alcohol in moderation
• -manage stress


The nurse is caring for client who is experiencing occasional premature ventricular contractions.

What assessment data are most concerning to the nurse?



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A. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L

B. Magnesium 2 mEq/L

C. Heart rate 90

D. History of smoking


• D


Nursing Safety Priority

1. V tach stable nursing intervention:

2. V tach unstable nursing intervention:

• 1. administer O2 and confirm with 12 lead ECG (possible amiodarone/lidocaine
administration)
• 2. may case cardiac arrest, assess ABCs, LOC, and O2


T/F ventricular asystole is shockable rythm.


• FALSE
• no electrical impulses are present to disrupt


T/F

V tach and V fib are shockable rhythms.


• True
• disrupt chaotic rhythm allowing SA node signals to restart


Upon entering a client's room, the nurse finds the client unresponsive. In what order will the

nurse provide care?

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