Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
What leads to use on pt with no cardiac concerns?
A
Lead III and V3
2
Q
What leads to use if you have trouble finding P waves?
A
Lead II
3
Q
What leads do you use to monitor for dysrhythmias or BBBs?
A
Lead V1
4
Q
What do you give for polymorphic Vtach?
A
Magnesium sulfate
5
Q
Meds that can prolong QT
A
Zofran, Compazine
Haldol
Amiodarone
6
Q
Myocardial Ischemia
A
Flipped T-waves
ST depression
7
Q
Myocardial Injury
A
ST elevation
8
Q
Myocardial Infarction
A
Q waves, form after 24 hours
9
Q
Where is the āJā point on an ECG?
A
at the exact start of the ST segment. End of QRS measurement
