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UCLA EKG Test Questions And Answers, All Verified AV node rate 40-60 bpm SA node rate 60-100 bpm Purkinje fibers rate 20-40 bpm PR interval is from _ to _? beginning of P wave to beginning of Q wave QRS interval is from _ to _? beginning of Q to end of S QT interval is from _ to _? beginning of Q to end of T PR interval normal duration 0.12-0.20 s QRS normal duration 0.04-0.12 s QT interval normal duration 0.36-0.44 Normal Sinus Rhythm (N...

Normal Length for PR, QRS, and QT intervals. correct answers PR 0.12-0.20 sec, QRS 0.08-0.12 sec, and QT interval less than or = to 450 ms or half the R-R interval Big box on ECG readings = ___ seconds? correct answers 0.20 seconds Little boxes on ECG readings = ____ seconds? correct answers 0.04 seconds The mA that achieves capture is the _______ _________ correct answers pacing threshold Defibrillation energy settings (biphasic and monophasic) correct answers biphasic 120-200 j and...

Initial measures for treatment of angina pector include - Answer- Rest, oxygen, nitro After having TPA running for 3 hrs, what would cause you to stop it - Answer- Change in mental status You would not see elevated cardiac iso-enzyme in - Answer- Chronic heart failure Therapeutic goal for caridogenic shock - Answer- Increase cardiac output With depressed patients, the nurse should - Answer- Encourage the patient to vent about their concerns ECG change in AMI is - Answer- ST elevat...

Warfarin (Coumadin): Serious side effects and their symptoms hemorrhage, transient thrombocytopenia- symptoms are easy bruising, hematuria, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding times and increased PT/INR What is Warfarin's antidote? Vitamin K What are some special considerations for patients on warfarin? -important when it comes to trauma because it can increase serious hemorrhage risks and intracranial hemorrhage so VERY important with TBI -avoid foods high in vitamin K as they can interfer...

Warfarin (Coumadin): Serious side effects and their symptoms hemorrhage, transient thrombocytopenia- symptoms are easy bruising, hematuria, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding times and increased PT/INR What is Warfarin's antidote? Vitamin K What are some special considerations for patients on warfarin? -important when it comes to trauma because it can increase serious hemorrhage risks and intracranial hemorrhage so VERY important with TBI -avoid foods high in vitamin K as they can interfer...

Telemetry Medications Question and answers already passed 2023/2024Cardiac Glycosides are used for Used to increase the efficiency of the heart and improve the contraction of the heart muscle Cardiac Glycosides Negative Inotropic effect Slows the heart rate by decreasing the conduction through the SA and AV node Cardiac Glycosides Positive inotropic effect Increases the force of contraction of the cardiac muscle Cardiac Glycosides treat... CHF or Heart failure, Afib, Aflutte...

Initial measures for treatment of angina pector include - Rest, oxygen, nitro After having TPA running for 3 hrs, what would cause you to stop it - Change in mental status You would not see elevated cardiac iso-enzyme in - Chronic heart failure Therapeutic goal for caridogenic shock - Increase cardiac output With depressed patients, the nurse should - Encourage the patient to vent about their concerns ECG change in AMI is - ST elevation Elevated CVP? - Rt. HF Mr. Adams is feeling " a lit...

Adult 3-Unit 1 Emergency medicine Nursing Concepts for Adult Health (Arizona State University) RapidResponseVs.CodeBlue Unit1—EmergencyMedicine RapidResponse(theyhaveapulseandarebreathing,beforetheyaredead) -Calledintimeifthereisachangeincondition(V/S) -ICUhasnorapidresponse -Potassiumcamebackat7?RAPIDresponse -Sepsis(confusion,inc. -Urineoutputloweredfor2hoursanddoctorisnotdoinganythingRRT(Sole) 1. I...

Telemetry test questions and answers Medications for pulselessness (asystole, Vfib, PEA): Epinephrine, Amiodarone Medications for slow rhythms (sinus brady, junctional escape, idioventricular, blocks) Atropine, epinephrine infusion, dopamine Medications used for fast rhythms (Afib, Aflutter, SVT, junctional tachycardia): Cardizem, Amiodarone, Digoxin, Beta Blockers, adenosine, lidocaine, Procainamide Inherent SA node rate 60-100 The normal PR interval 0.12-0.20 Time frame between tw...

Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - ANSWER-Medical Standards/Regulations - are mandatory Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - ANSWER-1. Certified - max is 2 years 2. Disqualified 3. Determination pending - 45 days Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - ANSWER-3 years T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - ANSWER-True T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME...