We got the beat
Saw-tooth pattern on a rhythm strip
What is Atrial Flutter?
Immediate treatment for V-Fib
What is defibrillate?
The heart rate increases in this stage of shock.
What is the compensatory stage?
Medication used for anti-platelet aggregation for chest pain.
What is an aspirin?
A surgical treatment that may require prophylactic antibiotics prior to some procedures.
What is mechanical valve replacement?
genetic predisposition, age, gender
What are non-modifiable risk factors for CAD?
A condition that requires training in CPR for the family
What is Sudden Cardiac Death?
Medication administered to a client in anaphylatic shock.
What is epinephrine?
Priority nursing intervention when you don't see QRS complexes on the monitor from the nurse's station.
What is assess the patient?
symptoms include sudden onset of chest pain, hypotension and circulatory collapse.
What is acute aortic regurgitation?
Medication to be administered to a client with symptomatic bradycardia.
What is atropine?
What is DIC?
Important lab value to obtain in a client with suspected septic shock.
What are microbiology cultures (blood, urine, sputum)?
The heart muscle protein that appears in the bloodstream when there is damage to the heart.
What is Troponin?
A usually benign condition that occurs in females that can cause palpitations.
What is mitral valve prolapse?
What is CPR?
Checking for a pulse of a client with this rhythm will determine the treatment plan.
What is Ventricular Tachycardia?
Type of infusion to administer to a client in hemorrhagic shock.
What is a blood transfusion?
The route of administration for nitroglycerin during chest pain.
What is sublingual?
The maximum number of hours that a blood transfusion can be administered.
What is four hours?
anticoagulation and beta blockers are used in this irregular rhythm.
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
This medication can be given to a client in asystole.
What is IV push Epinephrine?
The heart rate can be decreased in this type of shock.
What is neurogenic shock?
Medication that can be given up to 3 times with chest pain
What is sublingual nitroglycerin?
Splinter hemmorhage, dyspnea, fever, and janeway lesions are signs and symptoms of this condition.
What is infective endocarditis?