Atrial fibrillation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which statement is correct regarding premature ventricular complexes (PVCs)? PVCs originate from the atrium. PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin. PVCs will not lead to ventricular tachycardia. PVCs only originate from one site in the ventricles. PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin. A regular rhythm at a rate of 40-60 beats per minute, with narrow QRS complexes, and no visible P waves, is consistent with the presence of: atrial fibrillation. sinus bradycardia. juncti...

Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) John Gates is a 59-year-old male -Answered History of Present Problem: John Gates is a 59-year-old male with a history of diabetes type II and hypertension who was at work when he had sudden onset of right-sided weakness, right facial droop, and difficulty speaking. He was transported to the emergency department (ED) where these symptoms continue to persist. It has been one hour from the onset of his neurologic symptoms when he presents to the ED. You are th...

Question 1 The patient is here to follow up on her atrial fibrillation. Her primary care physician is not in the office. She will be seen by the partner physician that is also in the same group practice. No new problems. A problem focused history is performed. An expanded problem focused physical exam is documented with the following, Blood pressure is 110/64. Pulse is regular at 72. Temp is 98.6F Chest is clear. Cardiac normal sinus rhythm. Medical making decision is straightforward. Diagn...

STARN EKG TEST (NON LETHAL RHYTHMS) UPDATED VERSION 2024 BEST FOR REVISION. 2 / 7 1. Accelerated Junctional: Rate: 60-100 Rhythm: Regular Pwave: before/after/absent - inverted PR: unknown QRS: Normal *** Fast junctional escape 2. Asystole: absence of contractions of the heart-Flat Line 3. Atrial fibrillation: rapid, random, ineffective contractions 4. Atrial Flutter: Rate:Atrial 250-350 Ventricular: 100 -175 P:Irregular or absent, often "saw tooth" QRS: Normal Conduction: AV Blo...

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 ...

Test Bank - Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1ST Edition Lucie By Dlugasch, Lachel Story | Complete 2023/2024. A 50-year-old man is having an acute myocardial infarction and will be administered recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). The medication activates plasminogen in order to: A) decrease platelet adhesion. B) increase clotting time. C) promote fibrinolysis. D) promote coronary vasodilation. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Hematopoietic System Subj...

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1. Q #: The AGACNP is reviewing a chart of a head-injured patient. Which of the following would alert the AGACNP for the possibility that the patient is over hydrated, thereby increasing the risk for increased intracranial pressure? A. BUN = 10 B. Shift output = 800 ml, shift input = 825 ml Unchanged weight C. Serum osmolality = 260 2. Q #: A patient who has been in the intensive care unit for 17 days develops hyponatremic hyperosmolality. The patient weighs 132 lb (59.9 kg), is intubate...

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...

1.2M4E N211 1.25 points possible (graded, results hidden) The client’s cardiac monitor displays the following rhythm: Which intervention will the RN perform first? Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Begin chest compressions. Assess the patient for a palpable pulse. submitted You have used 1 of 1 attempt Some problems have options such as save, reset, hints, or show answer. These options follow the Submit button. Answer submitted. 2.2M4E_N211 1.25 points possible (graded, results h...