EKG Basics
This represents atrial depolarization on an EKG.
What is the P wave?
Rhythm with regular rate, P wave before every QRS, 60-100 bpm.
What is Normal Sinus Rhythm?
This symptom is most common with bradycardia.
What is dizziness?
First line medication often used for bradycardia.
First step when a dysrhythmia appears on monitor.
What is assess the patient?
This interval measures time from atrial depolarization to ventricular depolarization.
What is PR interval?
Irregular rhythm with no identifiable P wave.
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
A patient with tachycardia may experience this heart sensation.
What are palpitations?
What is cardioversion?
This electrolyte imbalance commonly causes dysrhythmias.
What is potassium imbalance?
Normal PR interval range is this many seconds.
What is 0.12-0.20 seconds?
Sawtooth pattern on EKG.
What is Atrial Flutter?
Severe dysrhythmias can lead to this life-threatening condition.
What is syncope or cardiac arrest?
Medication commonly used for ventricular dysrhythmias
What is Amiodarone?
Priority action for a patient with no pulse.
What is start CPR?
This complex represents ventricular depolarization.
What is the QRS complex?
What is Ventricular Tachycardia (pulseless)?
What is hypotension?
This emergency intervention is used for V-fib/pulseless V-tach.
What is defibrillation?
Important lab to monitor when giving digoxin.
What is digoxin level?
A normal sinus rhythm heart rate falls within this range.
What is 60-100 bpm?
Chaotic rhythm with no identifiable waveform.
What is Ventricular Fibrillation?
Lack of perfusion to the brain can result in this.
What is confusion or altered LOC?
This device may be implanted for chronic dysrhythmia.
What is a pacemaker or ICD?
Key teaching for patients on antiarrhythmics.
What is take medication as prescribed and monitor pulse?