Atrial flutter - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A patient is in cardiac arrest. The cardiac monitor shows asystole. In addition to providing continuous high-quality CPR, what is the other priority intervention for this patient? - Administering epinephrine as early as possible 2. A patient has experienced return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiac arrest. The healthcare team is conducting a secondary assessment to determine the possible cause of the patient's cardiac arrest. Before the arrest, the patient exhibited jugul...

Which type of shock causes a temporary loss of motor, sensory, and reflex functions below the level of a lesion? - Answer- Spinal shock According to the rule of nines, burns of the anterior trunk and both anterior arms account for which percentage of body surface area? - Answer- 27 percent Which effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on the heart? A. It increases peripheral vascular resistance. B. It enhances atrioventricular node function. C. It shortens His-Purkinje and ventric...

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Exam 3: NUR 3219C (Latest Update) Adult Acute Conditions | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers- Grade A -100% Correct Q: Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia causes Answer: -Fever -Sepsis -Hyperthyroidism -Heart disease (Coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis, or acute pericarditis) Q: Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia clinical significance Answer: - decreased CO/SV - hypotension, dyspnea, palpitat...

Accelerated Junctional - Answer Rate: 60-100 Rhythm: Regular Pwave: before/after/absent - inverted PR: unknown QRS: Normal *** Fast junctional escape Asystole - Answer absence of contractions of the heart-Flat Line Atrial fibrillation - Answer rapid, random, ineffective contractions of the atrium Atrial Flutter - Answer Rate:Atrial 250-350 Ventricular: 100 -175 P: Irregular or absent, often "saw tooth" QRS: Normal Conduction: AV Block (2:1 > 3:1, 4:1) Rhythm: Regular ...

NSG 531 Rush Advanced Pharmacology: Exam 3 Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 / Graded A+. what is the difference between cardiac myocyte action potential and that of the CNS or ANS? - ANSWER nerve cell action potential is very short cardiac action potential is much longer they are longer to have adequate filling time in order to get a good contraction for a reasonable bolus of blood the only way this can happen is if the action potential is longer this will also mean ...

Exam 2: NSG 430/ NSG430 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health Nursing II Guide| Qs & As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: PAC causes Answer: -stress -caffeine -alcohol -COPD -CAD Q: PAC s/s Answer: Palpitations Heart "skips a beat" -usually asymptomatic Q: PAC tx Answer: -monitor for more PACs -withhold stimulation -beta blockers Q: PVST rate Answer: 150-220bpm (prolonged HR greater than or equal to 180 dec CO) Q: PVS...

PALS Final Exam/Questions and Answers/A+ Rated/Latest 2023/2024 A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which type of arrhythmia? Select the correct answer to this question. Atrial flutter Monomorphic ventricular tachycardia Supraventricular tachycardia Bradycardia Supraventricular tachycardia The emergency response team is providing care to a preschoole...

The ECG rhythm strip of a patient who arrived in the emergency department complaining of dizziness, syncope and shortness of breath reveals sinus bradycardia. When reviewing the patient's medication history, the healthcare provider identifies which agent(s) as a potential cause of the patient's current condition? Correct Answer Digoxin Verapamil Metoprolol A patient experiencing an unstable bradyarrhythmia does not respond to atropine. Which interventions could the healthcare provider...

NR293 | NR 293 Pharmacology Final Exam Study guide| Latest 2024 | Chamberlain What drugs can be classified as Calcium channel blockers? - Amlodipine - Nifedipine - Diltiazem What does Diltiazem/ Verapamil help treat that other Ca channel blockers do not? Cardiac dysrhythmias: - Atrial fibrillation - Atrial flutter - SVT What does Ca blockers, like Amlodipine and Nifedipine, treat mainly treat? - Hypertension - Angina Pectoris (Chest pain) What are some complications to Nifedipi...