Bradycardia

Question 1

A systolic BP > ____ and alert with dry skin is considered asymptomatic.

Answer 1

100 mmHg

Question 2

What ECG finding is present with unstable bradycardia?

Answer 2

Ventricular (wide complex) ectopic

Question 3

Oxygen should always be administered to patients with symptomatic bradycardia. (T/F)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

For hypotension, what therapy is indicated?

Answer 4

20 mL/kg NS bolus*

*evaluate for pulmonary edema/CHF

Question 5

If the patient is unstable after the fluid bolus, (drug/dose) is indicated.

Answer 5

atropine 0.5 mg IV/IO

Question 6

When must medical control order for atropine be obtained?

Answer 6

For repeat doses of atropine (0.5 mg IV/IO q5 min for max 3 mg)

Question 7

What heart block requires pacing and NOT atropine?

Answer 7

3rd degree block

Question 8

Midazolam ____ IV/IO for pacing.

A. 1 mg
B. 2 mg
C. 3 mg
D. 4 mg

Answer 8

B. 2 mg

Question 9

Last line of treatment after fluid bolus, atropine, and/or pacing and patient remains hypotensive.

Answer 9

Dopamine (1-10mcg/kg/min) (24 gtt/min)

Question 10

Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate less than ___.

A. 30 BPM
B. 40 BPM
C. 50 BPM
D. 60 BPM

Answer 10

D. 60 BPM

Question 11

Orders for pain control are required in which of the following situations?

A. Chest pain
B. Abdominal pain
C. Head trauma

Answer 11

B. Abdominal,pain