Ekg abnormalities - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CPCT/A PATIENT CARE EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? - correct answer Decreased potassium level a cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following steps should the cpct take? - correct answer Locking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for ...

Right ventricular infarction (RVI) lead changes - II, III, AVF R ventricular infarction s/s - clear breath sounds, hypotension, JVD. R ventricular dilation and dec contractility>> dec preload and CO Reperfusion therapy standard - Within 60 min of ED arrival Common causes of PEA - Hypoxia, tension pneumo, cardiac tamponade BNP as a marker - of L ventricular dysfunction bc ventricles make BNP and an inc of over 100 pg/ml indicates symptomatic HF Transcutaneous pacing (TCP) - ...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

CNSC Final Exam Study Guide with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version Microcytic hypochromic anemia is a result of a deficiency in... Iron or Copper Macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of... B12 or Folate Consequences of long-term parenteral nutrition Anemia Leukopenia Neutropenia Skeletal abnormalities Symptoms of copper deficiency Sensory ataxia Lower extremity spasticity Parathesis in extremities Leukopenia Neutropenia Hypercholesterolemia Increased eryth...

Cardio/Endo Surgery EOR Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass stable angina workup - Answer- EKG = normal, Q waves (prior MI) cardiac stress test = ST depression > 1 mm DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS = coronary angiography stable angina treatment - Answer- nitroglycerin sublingual beta blockers severe = angioplasty and bypass unstable angina workup - Answer- EKG = ST segment or T wave abnormalities cardiac enzymes = normal troponin, CK-MB unstable angina treatment - Answer- - admit for continu...

1. A pt presents to the ED experiencing an anterior ST segment elevation MI. The pts vital signs are normal. The hospital is not equipped with a cardaic catheterization lab. The pt can be transferred to a cardaic catheterization lab within 60 mins. Which of the following would you anticipate for this pt?: A. A bolus of tissue plasminogen activator, followed by an infusion for fibrinolytic therapy B. Immediate transfer to the hospital with a cardiac catheterization lab for percutaneous corona...

NURS 3500 - Test #3 – Cardiovascular Questions with Complete Solutions Electrical Conduction of Heart - Correct Answer - Electrical impulses from myocardium make contractions - SA node, the heart's "natural pacemaker" @ top of atrium releases impulse causing atrium to contract - Signal passes through AV node, causing ventricle filling - AV node checks signal and sends it through muscle fibers of ventricles causing them to contract Depolarization - Correct Answer - Electrical stimulat...

Cardio/Endo Surgery EOR Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass stable angina workup - Answer- EKG = normal, Q waves (prior MI) cardiac stress test = ST depression > 1 mm DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS = coronary angiography stable angina treatment - Answer- nitroglycerin sublingual beta blockers severe = angioplasty and bypass unstable angina workup - Answer- EKG = ST segment or T wave abnormalities cardiac enzymes = normal troponin, CK-MB unstable angina treatment - Answer- - admit for continu...

NHA Billing and Medical Assisting| Test Bank with Verified Solutions| A level What is the correct way to prepare a patient for a Holter monitor? Instruct the patient to keep a diary of activities and symptoms while wearing the monitor and to avoid getting it wet. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? Ensure the patient is properly positioned in a supine position to facilitate accurate readings. What is...

Medical Assisting II | EKG |NHA Exam Study with Verified Solution 2025 A medical assistant is performing an EKG on a patient. Where should the V1 lead be placed? The V1 lead should be placed in the fourth intercostal space, just to the right of the sternum. What action should a medical assistant take if the EKG tracing shows a wandering baseline? Ensure the electrodes are securely attached and check for patient movement or improper electrode placement. During a stress test, the patie...