Pulse Check
This arrhythmia is known as a sinus rhythm with a bpm less than 60 and can be benign or require intervention depending on symptoms
What is bradycardia?
This drug is administered as part of the initial management of a cardiac arrest situation, and it is usually given every 3-5 minutes.
What is Epinephrine?
These are the times that nursing should document both measured and set values on LTVs and BiPAP.
This is the normal range for pH in arterial blood.
What is 7.35 to 7.45?
This type of arrhythmia is characterized by lack of a P wave on EKG as well as rapid, disorganized electrical activity in the atria, often leading to a fast and irregular heart rate
What is atrial fibrillation?
This medication is often the first-line drug used to treat life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
What is Amiodarone?
This advanced defibrillator feature allows for synchronized shocks to be delivered during the R-wave of the cardiac cycle to treat arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation.
What is cardioversion?
This refers to the volume of air the ventilator delivers with each breath, often targeted based on the patient's weight and lung compliance.
What is tidal volume (VT)?
The condition classified by this ABG is likely caused by hypoventilation or respiratory failure due to COPD or asthma exacerbations:
pH: 7.30
PaCO₂: 55 mmHg
HCO₃⁻: 24 mEq/L
What is respiratory acidosis?
This arrhythmia is caused by the malfunction of the heart's electrical system, leading to no discernible pulse and requiring immediate defibrillation.
What is ventricular fibrillation?
This medication is used to treat bradycardia in emergency situations by increasing the heart rate through its action on the parasympathetic nervous system.
What is Atropine?
This is the pressure level maintained by the ventilator at the end of expiration to help keep the alveoli open.
What is PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure)?
The condition classified by this ABG is likely due to hyperventilation caused by anxiety, pain, or hypoxia:
pH: 7.50
PaCO₂: 30 mmHg
HCO₃⁻: 22 mEq/L
What is respiratory alkalosis?
This pulseless rhythm is often caused by severe hypoxia, acidosis, or electrolyte imbalances and is characterized by organized electrical activity on the ECG without a palpable pulse.
What is PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity)?
Patients with atrial fibrillation are often prescribed this medication to reduce the risk of thromboembolism by inhibiting clot formation.
What is Warfarin?
This is the maximum pressure the ventilator can generate during inspiration, which should not exceed certain limits to avoid barotrauma.
What is PIP (Peak Inspiratory Pressure)?
The condition classified by this ABG is likely caused by COPD or other lung disorders and will have renal involvement:
pH: 7.38
PaCO₂: 55 mmHg
HCO₃⁻: 30 mEq/L
What is compensated respiratory acidosis?
After the electrical impulse leaves the SA node, it travels through this part of the heart, causing them to contract
What are the atria?
You notice your patient is in the following rhythm that is known to lead to sudden cardiac arrest. You will expect to administer this medication.
What is magnesium sulfate?
This is the calculation of the total volume of air that is inhaled and exhaled by the patient in one minute, taking into account both tidal volume and respiratory rate.
What is minute volume (mV)?
This is the primary compensatory mechanism the lungs use to correct metabolic alkalosis.
What is hypoventilation? (CO2 retention)