Basic Ekg Rhythms Wrk Sheet Flashcards
0
Q
Stable
A
undesirable EKG rhythm
Stable vital signs
No complaints such as SOB,chest pain, or confusion
If left untreated Pts may become unstable
Conservative treatment w/ medicine first
1
Q
Three categories of Pts for ACLS
A
Stable
Unstable
Dead
2
Q
Unstable
A
EKG is undesirable
May have low BP,sob,chest pain, or be confused
Aggressive treatment w/ electrical first
3
Q
Dead
A
Undesirable EKG No vitals First intervention is electrical 2ed CPR 3rd medicine
4
Q
Three treatments in ACLS
A
Medicine
Electrical
Mechanical(CPR)
5
Q
Three electrical treatments
A
Synchronized cardioversion, Pacing, and defibrillation
6
Q
3 basic rhythms
A
Too fast
Too slow
Too none
7
Q
Small box is
A
40 milliseconds
Or 0.04 seconds
8
Q
Two small boxes
A
80 milliseconds or
0.08 seconds
9
Q
Three small boxes
A
120 milliseconds or
0.12
10
Q
Four small boxes
A
160 milliseconds
Or 0.16
11
Q
Five small boxes
A
200 milliseconds or
0.20
Or 1 big box
