Arrhythmias
What does the QRS complex represent?
Ventricular depolarization
Most common symptom of coronary artery disease
Angina pectoris
Define “FAST” in stroke care.
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What causes a hemorrhagic stroke?
Ruptured blood vessel in the brain
What is the primary concern after TBI?
Airway and cerebral perfusion
What is the correct placement for ECG leads when a patient has a hairy chest?
Clip chest hair with patient permission
Which lab must be monitored with atorvastatin?
Liver enzymes
What is agnosia?
Inability to recognize familiar objects
Why should patients avoid stimulation after hemorrhagic stroke?
To prevent increased ICP
What is the hallmark sign of basilar skull fracture?
CSF rhinorrhea or halo sign
What type of heart block has progressively longer PR intervals until a beat is dropped?
Second-degree AV block Type I (Mobitz I)
A patient’s BP drops to 86/58 after nitroglycerin. What’s the concern?
Hypotension due to vasodilation
What diet modification helps prevent aspiration in stroke?
Thickened fluids or pureed foods
What is the normal ICP range?
0–15 mmHg
A lucid interval after trauma suggests what condition?
Epidural hematoma
What safety step must you take before defibrillating?
Call “clear” and ensure no contact with patient or equipment
What device helps prevent venous stasis after cardiac surgery?
Sequential compression devices
What score tool is used to assess stroke severity?
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
What medication class should be used cautiously post-hemorrhagic stroke?
Anticoagulants
What triggers autonomic dysreflexia in SCI patients?
Bladder distention or constipation
What is the difference between cardioversion and defibrillation?
Cardioversion is synchronized with QRS; defibrillation is unsynchronized
Name 2 modifiable CAD risk factors.
Smoking, high LDL, diabetes, HTN, obesity (any 2)
When feeding a stroke patient, how should they be positioned?
Sitting upright at 90 degrees
What is a key expected outcome post-hemorrhagic stroke?
Absence of vasospasm
What is the first step if autonomic dysreflexia occurs?
Sit the patient up immediately