Rhythm
This part of the EKG rhythm represents the contraction of the ventricles
What is the QRS complex?
This type of arrhythmia will result in death without CPR
What is v fib or asystole?
JVD jugular vein distention is a symptom of which type of heart failure?
what is right sided heart failure
A patient is wearing a 24 hour holter monitor. What should patient keep for documenting symptoms?
What is a diary or journal?
Normal potassium level
What is 3.5-5.0
What is normal sinus rhythm
This type of rhythm has no p wave and a fibrillatory line in its place
What is atrial fib?
Coughing and crackles in the lungs indicate which type of heart failure?
What is left sided heart failure
A patient is being monitored in recovery from a pacemaker being placed. The nurse should monitor telemetry and what vital sign?
What is Apical pulse?
The patient's Lanoxin level is 2.0. what does this mean?
What is a normal level?
The T wave represents
What is repolarization of the ventricles
This is the most common ectopic heartbeat and is often caused by excessive caffeine, often treated with beta blockers
What is a PVC? premature ventricular contraction
What is weight gain greater than 2-3 lbs per day a sign of?
What is worsening heart failure?
A positive Homan's sign has been detected. Why should the procedure not be repeated?
It may dislodge an embolus
What is an ideal INR on anticoagulant therapy?
2-3
This is the master pacemaker of the heart
What is the SA node?
Treatment for vfib must include this
Ef is 48 %, Heart failure is classified as:
What is moderate?
These diagnostic tests are done to confirm a suspected aneurysm
What is CT scan and MRI
What is >60 HDL and <100 LDL?
This part of the rhythm represents depolarization of the atria
What is the p wave
Vagal stimulation might cause what
What is bradycardia
a patient awakens suddenly, sweating, having difficulty breathing. This is documented as:
What is paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
A patient has a angioplasty procedure with a stent placed. What type of medicine might they be given for 3-6 months post procedure?
What is anticoagulant?
A patient is taking Vancomycin for endocarditis. What labs should be monitored?
What is BUN, creatinine?