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EKG

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SA node rate   60-100  
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AV node rate   40-60  
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Purkinje fiber/BB rate   20-40  
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6 second strip method works with   irregular rhythms  
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large box method works with   regular rhythms  
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small box method works with   regular rhythms  
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The Q wave is the first + or - deflection after the P wave   negative  
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The R wave is the + or - deflection after the Q wave   positive  
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The S wave is the + of - deflection after the R wave   negative  
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Normal QRS duration   0.04-0.10 seconds (1.5-3 small boxes)  
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If QRS duration is greater than 0.12 seconds this means problem with   conduction w/i the ventricles  
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Normal PR interval is   0.12-0.20 seconds (3-5 small boxes)  
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QT interval varies with   HR  
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Automaticity is the ability to   depolarize w/o external stimulation  
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Altered automaticity depression of sponateous discharge cycle is caused by   caused by increased parasympathetic stimulation, hypothermia, hypokalemia  
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Abnormal automaticity due to non-pacemaker myocardial tissue begins to spontaneously depolarize & stimulate surrounding tissue causing "premature beats" or "irritability" is caused by   injury & ischemia, stretching of the myocardium (i.e. volume overload), hypoxia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesium  
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Conductivity is the   ability to trasmit an electrical impulse/stimulus to adjoining cells  
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Altered conductivity refers to the interruptions or blocks of normal conduction caused by   chronic fibrotic changes w/ aging, valvular disease, acute ischemia  
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Re-entry is when a single impulse depolarizing the same tissue more than once this can cause rapid HR & premature beats this is caused by   conduction can occur antegrade (forward) or retograde (backwards) & all tissues will not repolarize @ the sametime  
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Decreased HR results in   decreased CO  
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Increased HR results in   decreased CO  
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Premature Beats results in   decreased SV  
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Loss of AV synchrony results in   loss atrial kick/contribution to SV(30% of SV)  
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S&S of decreased CO   SOB,CP, syncope, dizziness, pallor, hypotension, diaphoresis, nausea, decreased UOP, anxiety,  
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Sinus Rhythm   60-100, regular rhythm, p wave looks normal & alike, PR interval normal & consistent, QRS normal & consistent, ST & T waves normal  
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Sinus Arrhythmia   rate 60-100 rate accelerates & slows with respirations, irregular rhythm, P waves normal & alike, PR interval normal & consistent, QRS normal & consistent, ST & T waves normal causes due to variable response to vagus nerve, & due to slower HR  
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Sinus Tachycardia   Rate 100-150, regular rhythm, P wave normal & alike, QRS normal & consistent, ST & T wave normal unless HR fast enough to cause P to fuse w/ T wave causing distortion  
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S&S possible seen w/ sinus tachycardia   palpitations, dizziness, lightheadedness, increase in workload, increase O2 demand, pay close attention to MI may result in CP, dysrhythmias, HF  
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Causes of Sinus Tachycardia   increase metabolic demand(i.e. fever, exercise, pain), fright, fear, anxiety, drugs, attempts to compensate for decreased BF (i.e. shock, CHF, hemorrhage)  
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Sinus Bradycardia   Rate less than 60, rhythm regular, P wave alike & consistent, PR interval normal, QRS normal ST & T wave normal  
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Causes of Sinus Bradycardia   normal in young adults or vigorous athletes w/ strong parasympathetic tone, severe brady < 30 can compromise CO  
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Severe Sinus Bradycardia (<30)S&S   hypotension, syncope, dizziness, angina, formation of ectopic impulses  
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Intraventricular Conduction defect   Rate is regular, regular rhythm, P waves alike & consitent, PR interval normal, QRS duration > 0.12, ST & T wave normal  
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Sinus Pause    
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