3) Sinus Rhythms Flashcards
Rhythm initiated by SA node should have a rate between:
Sinus Tachycardia has a heart rate of:
Sinus Bradycardia has a heart rate of:
= 60-100 beats per minute
= 101 & >BPM
= 59 &<BPM
ECG rhythm w/ following} SA node fails to initiate an impulse, multiple dropped beats, & cadence is thrown off when starts back is:
Sinus Arrest
Which ECG component represents atrial depolarization?
Which ECG component represents ventricular depolarization?
Which ECG component represents ventricular repolarization?
= P wave
= QRS Complex
= T Wave
Vaughan-Williams Classification scale, Calcium channel blocker is a:
Vaughan-Williams Classification scale, Sodium channel blocker is a:
Vaughan-Williams Classification scale, Potassium channel blocker is a:
Vaughan-Williams Classification scale, a Beta-Blocker is a:
= Class IV Antiarrhythmic
= Class I Antiarrhythmic
= Class III Antiarrhythmic
= Class II Antiarrhythmic
If PRI >0.20 seconds, what is occurring in electrical conduction system:
= electrical impulse is being held too long at the AV node.
In any limb lead, a normal P wave shape & maximum amplitude is:
In any chest lead, a normal P wave has maximum amplitude of:
= nice & round w/ maximum amplitude of: 0.25 mV
= maximum amplitude of: 0.15 mV
The period of an ECG that is most vulnerable to an ectopic beat causing the patient to go into a lethal rhythm is known as the:
= Relative Refractory Period (& its segmentation)
1st step when deciphering an ECG rhythm is:
2nd step when deciphering an ECG rhythm is:
3rd step when deciphering an ECG rhythm is:
4th step when deciphering an ECG rhythm is:
5th step when deciphering an ECG rhythm is:
= To calculate the heart rate
= Determine if the rhythm has a normal or abnormal cadence
= Evaluate the P Waves
= Measure the PR Interval
= Evaluate the QRS complexes
Normal T Wave in any limb lead should have a max amplitude of:
Normal T Wave in any chest lead should have a max amplitude of:
= 5 mm
= 10 mm
ECG rhythm w/ following} impulse fails to leave SA node, multiple dropped beats, but cadence is right on track when it starts back up is:
= Sinus Block
A normal PRI should be between
A normal QRS duration should be between:
= 0.12-0.20 seconds
= 0.04-0.12 seconds.
Rapid influx of what ion causes an autorhythmic cell to depolarize:
Rapid influx of what ion causes a cardiac contractile cell to depolarize:
Efflux of what ion causes both types of cardiac cells to repolarize:
= Calcium
= Sodium
= Potassium
Class IV Antiarrhythmic of Vaughan-Williams Class is:
Class I Antiarrhythmic of Vaughan-Williams Class is:
Class III Antiarrhythmic of Vaughan-Williams Class is:
Class II Antiarrhythmic of Vaughan-Williams Class is:
= Calcium channel blocker
= Sodium channel blocker
= Potassium channel blocker
= Beta-Blocker
ECG rhythm w/ following} SA node fails to initiate an impulse, only 1 dropped beat, Cadence is thrown off when starts back up is:
= Sinus Pause
(ECG Paper) (Horizontal Boxes) small box duration:
5 small boxes makes:
Each large box duration:
(Vertical Boxes) Each small box volt & measurement:
5 small boxes makes:
Each large box voltage:
2 large boxes equivalent:
= 0.04 sec
= 1 large box
= 0.20 sec
= 0.1 mV & 1 mm
= 1 large box
= 0.5 mV
= 1 mV & 10mm
ECG originating from SA node is producing a rhythm that has 15 small boxes in-between R-R intervals. You would recognize this ECG has a heart rate of:
= 100 beats per minute
ST segment:
QT segment:
U wave:
P-T segment:
RR segment:
= Ventricle contraction
= Any action in ventricles
= “late bloomer”
= 1 cardiac cycle
= provides Rate & Rhythm
(P wave) morphology:
represents:
Limb Lead amplitude
Precordial “chest” Leads amplitude:
= + deflection in leads 1,2,&3 >Biphasic in V1
= Atrial depolarization
= <2.5
= <1.5
(Refractory periods) Absolute:
Relative:
= end of P to apex of T wave- cells absolute Beginning of repolarization
= “some really could happen” lot of cells repolar but not all so can throw out of rhythm Commodo cordis
Synchronized cardioversion:
= shock not in relative refractory period
(QRS complex) morphology Q,R,S waves:
Interval duration:
Represents:
= 1st neg deflection, 1st + deflection, neg deflection following R
= 0.04 - 0.12 secs (1-3 SB)
= Ventricles depolarization
(T wave) morphology:
Represents:
Duration:
Limb lead amplitude:
Precordial “chest” lead amplitude:
= + deflection, asymmetric w/ deeper downslope
= Ventricle repolarization
= QT variable calculation ()
= <5mm
= <10mm
Triplicate method:
6 sec method:
R to R small box method:
R to R big box method:
= for HR> Big box RR descends 300,150,100,75,50,50,43,38
= Count # of complexes in a 6-sec strip X 10
= Count small boxes between R waves then /1500 EX: 1500 / 22 = 68
= (only regular rhythm) Count big boxes between R waves then divide 300 by this number EX 300 / 4 = 75
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1.= Blood gas abnormalities (hypoxia & abnormal pH (haldane & Bohr)
2.= Electrolyte imbalances (Ca++, K+, Mg++)
3.= Trauma to myocardium
4.= Drug effects / toxicity
5.= Digoxin- can cause multitude of dysfunctions
6.= Myocardial ischemia, necrosis, infarction,
7.= ANS imbalance
8.= Chamber/s Distention
Digoxin-
= can cause any prescribed for CHF Restrict refractory K/Na pumps
(Electrolytes affects) Cl
Na
K
Ca
Mg
= Cl picks up Co2 (shift) to keep neutrality
= depolarizing myocardium
= depolarization & majority myocardial contractile
= influences repolarizations
= regulates contractility & rhythm
(Arrhythmias) Mechanism of Impulse Formation Ectopic foci:
= Enhanced automaticity; automatically depolarize, producing ectopic (abnormal) beats.
PAC PJC PVC
= premature atrial,junctional,ventricular contractions
Hypothermia affect on heart:
= Osborn waves (J waves), <90 core usually, So irritable will/can throw to AFIB
(Arrhythmias) Mechanism of Impulse Formation of Reentry:
= Isolated premature beats, or tachyarrhythmias; alters 2 branches of
conduction pathways> 1 branch slows thus unidirectional block
(Sinus Bradycardia) Rhythm Etiology:
Drug effects:
= Increased parasympathetic tone, Intrinsic SA node disease (old),
= digitalis, beta- blockers, calcium channel blockers
(Sinus Bradycardia) conduction etiology:
= typically all WNL besides rate, Impulse arises from the SA node
(Sinus Bradycardia) Symptomology “signs”:
Treatment:
If signs of poor perfusion:
= Decreased CO & BP, angina, CNS symptoms
= Atropine if needed symptomaticly stable PT, transcutaneous pacing
= prepare for transcutaneous pacing.
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1.= investigator for underlying etiology
2.= 50% syncope’s cardiac related
3.= look/know underlying symptoms before ANY MED ADMIN
4.= 220-age= THR withstanding
5.= SYSTEMATIC APPROACH
6.= if don’t know call pro (cardiologist/DR)
7.= Majority of MIs inferior wall w/ RCA
8.= more time to pacing = more ineffective
(ECG inturp/) Arrhythmia
= inconsistent RRs, possibly no/lil P waves, all other intervals WNL
(ECG inturp/) Sinus Bradycardia) definer:
Rhythm:
P waves & PRIs:
Pacemaker site:
QRS Complexes:
= <60BPM
= Regular Rhythm typically
= Present & normal, all followed by QRS complex, PRI: WNL
= SA Node typically
= Normal morphology & WNL
(ECG inturp/) w/ Sinus Pause) definer:
Rate & Rhythm:
P waves & PRIs:
Pacemaker site:
QRS Complexes:
= Drop beat out of cadence & only 1 drop beat! “SA paused”
= normal or Brady & Regular Rhythm typically
= Present & normal, all followed by QRS complex, PRI: WNL
= SA Node
= Normal morphology & WNL
(ECG inturp/) Sinus Tachycardia) definer:
Rhythm:
P waves & PRIs:
Pacemaker site:
QRS Complexes:
= 101 or more BPM “sharp narrow arrows”
= Regular Rhythm
= Present & normal, all followed by QRS complex, PRI: WNL
= SA Node
= Normal morphology & WNL
(ECG inturp/) w/ Sinus Block) definer:
Rhythm:
P waves & PRIs:
Pacemaker site:
QRS Complexes:
= “flatline in cadence” SA node fires on time but impulse blocked
= Irregular Rhythm
= Present & normal, all followed by QRS complex, PRI: WNL
= SA Node
= Normal morphology & WNL