Terminology
A&P
Diagnostics
ECG and Rhythms
Pharm
100

Slow rhythm characterized by a pulse rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute.

Bradycardia 

100

Forms the bulk of the heart wall and is the thickest and strongest layer of the heart.

Myocardium

100

In this diagnostic procedure, a "cold" spot indicates inadequate perfusion. 

Thallium scan 

100

The cardiac conduction system goes in this order: 

SA node, AV node, Bundle of His, Purkinje fibers. 

100

This medication may be administered to a patient with Atrial fibrillation to increase cardiac contractility, decrease heart rate, and reduce the speed of electrical conduction, resulting in more effective pumping action and increased cardiac output. 

Digoxin 

200

An abnormal condition in which the myocardium contracts regularly but at a rate greater than 100 beats per minute.

Tachycardia

200

The node that initiates electrical impulses 

Sinoatrial (SA) Node

200

This cardiac enzyme is specific to myocardial damage and is the gold standard for diagnosing a myocardial infarction. 

Troponin I

200

This pulse site should be auscultated for a full minute for patients with an irregular rhythm. 

Apical 

200

Warfarin is administered to patients with atrial fibrillation for the purpose of __________. 

Stroke prevention 

300

Any disturbance or abnormality in a normal rhythmic pattern, specifically irregularity in the normal rhythm of the heart.  

Dysrhythmia 

300

When the AV (tricuspid and bicuspid/mitral) valves close, it creates this sound. 

S1 (Lub)

300

Total Cholesterol should be ______. 

Less than 200 

300

This waveform on the EKG represents ventricular repolarization (recovery/relaxation period of the ventricles; refilling time). 

ST segment 

300

The antidote for Warfarin 

Vitamin K

400

An abnormal deficiency of oxygen in the arterial blood

Hypoxemia

400

When the semilunar (aortic and pulmonic) valves close, it creates this sound. 

S2 (dub)

400

An order for an MRI should be questioned if the patient has this. 

Artificial pacemaker

400

This waveform represents atrial depolarization (atrial contraction). 

P wave

400

Patients taking warfarin should be advised to limit and keep a consistent consumption of this type of food. 

Green leafy vegetables 

500

Restoration of the heart’s normal sinus rhythm by delivery of a synchronized electric shock through two metal paddles placed on the patient’s chest.

Cardioversion

500

Heart Rate * Stroke Volume = 

Cardiac Output

500

HDL should be ____. 

Greater than 50 - the higher, the better. 

500

This waveform represents ventricular depolarization (ventricular contraction). 

QRS Complex

500

Patients taking warfarin or heparin should be placed on bleeding precautions which involves:

Electric razor; soft bristle toothbrush; carefully watching for unexplained/excessive bleeding or bruising. 

600

The ability of cardiac cells to generate an electrical impulse without any external stimuli.


Automaticity 

600

Blood flows from the right atrium through what valve into the right ventricle. 

Tricuspid 

600

Following this procedure, the nurse should do frequent circulatory assessments and monitor for bleeding and/or hematoma. 

Cardiac catheterization/angiography

600

This waveform is atypical and represents late ventricular repolarization. 

U wave

600

This lab value should be closely monitored for patients taking warfarin. 

INR

700

The ability of cardiac cells to respond to an electrical impulse.

Excitability

700

These types of blood vessels carried oxygenated blood away from the heart. 

Arteries 

700

An allergy to ____ would be a cause for concern for a patient scheduled for a procedure involving contrast dye. 

shellfish/iodine 

700

This regular rhythm has a 100-120 bpm rate, p waves, QRS complexes, and t waves. 

Sinus tachycardia 

700

Hypokalemia places patients at an increased risk for toxicity of this medication

Digoxin

800

The ability of cardiac cells to transmit an electrical impulse from one cell to another.

Conductivity

800

These types of blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. 

Veins 

800

This diagnostic procedure should be done for a patient with hyperkalemia. 

12-Lead EKG

800

Multiple consecutive PVCs with the absence of P waves may progress into this dysrhythmia and ultimately result in death if not treated. 

Ventricular tachycardia 

800

Anorexia, GI upset, and green/yellow halos around lights are manifestations of _______. 

Digoxin toxicity 

900

The termination of ventricular fibrillation by delivering a direct electrical countershock to the precordium.

Defibrillation

900

The SA node initiates electrical impulses at a rate of _____ per minute. 

60 - 100 

900

This cardiac marker peaks 24 hours after the onset of chest pain. 

CK-MB

900

This rhythm is characterized by a highly irregular rhythm and absent p waves. 

Atrial fibrillation 

900

Symptomatic supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) unresolved with vagal maneuvers may be treated pharmacologically with this medication. 

Adenosine 

1000

Decreased blood supply to a body organ or part, often marked by pain and organ dysfunction.

Ischemia

1000

When the SA node fails, the AV initiates electrical impulses at a rate of _____ per minute.

40-60

1000

For this diagnostic procedure, the patient should be wiped clean with alcohol swabs and the patient should be instructed to be still and breathe normally. 

EKG

1000

This rhythm is regular, slow, and may be treated medically with Atropine. 

Sinus bradycardia

1000

This medication may be administered in the event of ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia (with or without a pulse), or cardiac arrest. 

Amiodarone

1100

This type of change commonly occurs with the aging process and places patients at risk for decreased peripheral circulation. 

Sclerosis 

1100

The normal ejection fraction is 55% or higher. 40-55% indicates ______ and less than 40% indicates ______. 

moderate heart failure; severe cardiac disease 

1100

A patient should never remove this device for any reason without permission from the healthcare provider. 

Telemetry/Holter monitor

1100

A patient with PVCs will present with this objective finding: 

irregular pulse 

1100

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