Cardiac Rhythms
Code Blue
IV drips
Charting
Misc.
100
HR 45
Sinus Bradycardia
100
The 4 digit number to call for immediate help
5333
100
True or false. All titrations must be charted?
True
100
True or False. A debrief form should only be conducted and completed for a Rapid Response
False. A debrief form is completed for a Code Blue, Code Pink, or Rapid Response
100
True or False. RNs can push Propofol
False.
200
HR 78
Normal Sinus Rhythm
200
What is the normal CPR rate and depth?
100-120 and 2.0-2.4 inches
200
Which should be given first when intubating? Sedative or Paralytic?
Sedative
200
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
No acronyms!
This is the certification that Steve has required all RNs to obtain
200
These 2 IV medications result in a majority of medication errors in hospitals
Insulin and Heparin
300
HR 172
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
300
How often can we give Epi?
Every 3-5 minutes
300
This is arguably the most important drug to consider when intubating a patient?
Oxygen
300
This is the name of the form filled out to record everything that happened during a Code Blue
Code Blue Record
300
This baseline lab needs to be drawn before starting a Heparin drip
Aptt or PTT/INR
400
Ventricular fibrillation (Vfib)
400
What does ROSC stand for?
Return of spontaneous circulation
400
Name 3 of the 4 IV drips, covered in the Critical Drip powerpoint, that require a weight before administering
Diprivan (Propofol), Norepinephrine (Levophed), Heparin, Insulin
400
What normal times (3) should telemetry be charted?
0600, 1400, 2200
400
This is a supraventricular arrhythmia that is characterized by a “saw-toothed” appearance
Atrial Flutter
500
HR 48
Third Degree Block
500
What should be done every 2 minutes?
Pulse Check
500
If HR is greater than 120 and systolic is greater than 100 what is the initial bolus of Cardizem?
20mg over 2 minutes
500
If a patient passes away, how long do you have to contact LOOP
1 hour
500
This paralytic is not given to patients with hyperkalemia as it may result in arrhythmias and may lead to cardiac arrest
Succinylcholine (Succs)