Ecg or ekg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 5002 Final Exam – Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing-Questions and Answers/NSG 5002 Final Exam – Advanced Theoretical Perspectives for Nursing-Questions and Answers. As patients that entrust our care to another individual, we always expect honesty to avoid leading us down a deceptive pathway in our healthcare decisions. Adherence to which principle compels providers to be truthful What purpose does the principle of fidelity serve in the provider/patient relationship? We all kn...

Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (2023/ 2024 Update) Fundamentals Patient Care Exam| Complete Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain QUESTION Hypernatremia Answer: Abnormally high sodium concentration in the blood -water deficit QUESTION What types of patients should you monitor for hypernatremia? Answer: Diabetes insipidus Osmotic diuresis -Large amount of perspiration and respiratory water output -Tube feedings, hypertonic parenteral fluids, or salt tablets -Dysfunction of os...

CEN Exam 1 (2024) Test Questions and Detailed Correct Answer 100% Verified Which dysrhythmia would be identified on an ECG/EKG six-second strip by a heart rate of 76 and a PR interval of 0.24? tachycardia -degree atrioventricular block bradycardia ional escape rhythm - Correct Answer B: First-degree atrioventricular block is diagnosed partially by an EKG showing a PR interval of greater than 0.20 seconds. Which blood test may indicate infection or inflammation and would need to be use...

Summary - Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)/Foundations of ECG Interpretation INTRODUCTION

ST elevation is associated with - ANSWER-myocardial injury ST depressions is associated with - ANSWER-Ischemia, old infarction, digitalis toxicity Q wave with ST elevation - ANSWER-Acute injury Q wave with ST depression - ANSWER-Indeterminate Q wave without ST changes - ANSWER-Old infarction Coronary Artery Occlusion: Anterior - ANSWER-LAD Coronary Artery Occlusion: Inferior - ANSWER-RCA Coronary Artery Occlusion: Posterior - ANSWER-LCX or RCA Coronary Artery Occlusion: L...

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 ...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

Absolute Contraindications to Exercise Testing - ANSWER • A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia, recent MI (within 2 d), or other acute cardiac event • Unstable angina • Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis • Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure • Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction • Acute myocarditis or pericarditis • Suspected or known di...

HEALTHSTREAM TELEMETRY & ECG EXAM 2023/2024 Mechanical & Electrical Activity - CORRECT ANSWER-- Correlation between the electrical and mechanical functions of the heart - Electrical activity stimulates the heart to contract - Electrocardiogram (ECG) show both functions - Electrical pulse= action potntial Cardiac Monitoring - CORRECT ANSWER-- Used to diagnose dysrhythmias, chamber enlargement, MI/myocardial ischemia, monitor effects of electrolyte imbalances of medication administrat...

Medca EKG Practice Questions | latest 2023/2024 A device on the skin that picks up electrical impulses given off by the heart is known as - electrode The heart is located - on the left side of the chest The body returns oxygen-poor blood to the heart via the - vena cavae In lead l, activity of the heart is being measured from - the right arm to the left arm The human heart weighs approximately - 11 ounces What position should the patient be in for an ECG - supine Where is the chest el...