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Arrhythmia Info
Arrhythmia info
Question | Answer |
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What is needed in a code? | CPR |
When is a positive inotropic drug needed? | to increase perfusion |
What is an alpha stimulant that is contra-indiacted in hypovolemia? | Norepinephrine (Levophed) |
What drug can only be given once or twice in a code? | Vasopressin |
How does the patient feel in third degree heart block? | drowsy (dizzy, fatigued) |
What causes sinus tachycardia? | your 3 morning cups of coffee |
How does the patient feel in with an apical heart rate of 80 and 4 PACs per minute? | fine |
Adenosine (Adenocard) is contr-indicated for patients with__________. | asthma |
What priority assessments are made of a patient following a transesophageal echocardiogram? | gag, LOC, perfusion (bleeding) |
The rhythm for a patient in atrial fibrillation will be__________. | irregular |
In pacemaker talk, the minimum amount of energy needed to ensure capture is called the __________. | threshold |
How can "frozen sholder" be prevented? | passive ROM |
What is the best route to administer KCl? | oral |
What assessment tool during a code indirectly assesses metabolism and circulation | capnography |
What is essential to know when deciding to continue treatment for a patient in asystole? | advance directive |
Can an AED be used on anyone? | no |
In a patient with a demand pacemaker, describe the apical rhythm with a patientexperiencing competition. | irregular, sometimes rapid |
What treatment is priority for a patient in first degree AV block? | observation and assessment |
Name one complication of vagal stimulation. | asystole, bradycardia, plaque migration |