What is it?
Etiology, Signs & Symptoms
Interventions
Resources & SDOH
100

Which statement describes atrial fibrillation?

  1. an irregular atrial arrhythmia

  2. a regular atrial arrhythmia

  3. a regular ventricular arrhythmia

  4. an irregular ventricular arrhythmia

an irregular atrial arrhythmia

100

True or False: Smoking, alcohol, obesity, age and conditions like CAD, MI, CHF, and COPD can cause a fib

  1. True

  2. False

True

100

True or False: For atrial fibrillation you defibrillate the patient. 

  1. True

  2. False

False, you cardiovert 

100

What should the nurse do upon discharge for a patient with atrial fibrillation? Select all that apply.

  1. Educate about managing modifiable risk factors (smoking cessation, drinking, diet, exercise, managing BP)

  2. How to take prescribed blood thinners 

  3. Signs of a stroke and when to come to the hospital

All are correct! Medication and lifestyle education is important for a fib

200

What is the clinical significance of a fib? 

  1. Clot formation and stroke

  2. There is none- continue to monitor

  3. Could progress to a heart block

Clot formation and stroke

200

What are some signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation in a patient? Select all that apply (3).

  1. Signs of decreased CO (shortness of breath, pale, confusion)

  2. Palpitations and chest pain

  3. Tachycardia

  4. Constipation

  5. Left arm pain

  1. Signs of decreased CO (shortness of breath, pale, confusion)

  2. Palpitations and chest pain

  3. Tachycardia

200

Pick 2 types of medications given for atrial fibrillation.

  1. Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers, or digoxin to control the rate

  2. Nitroglycerin

  3. Atropine 

  4. Heparin or coumadin as an anticoagulant

Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers, or digoxin to control the rate

Heparin or coumadin as an anticoagulant


200

True or False: Barriers to medication adherence after discharge include social factors, access, cost and health literacy?

1. True

2. False

True, SDOH play a large role in health outcomes of those with atrial fibrillation according to the American Heart Association. 

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