Cardiac 2

Question 1

The critical step in emergent cardioversion is to select the ___________ mode.

Answer 1

synchronized mode

Question 2

What is the recommended energy level for pediatric cardioversion?

Answer 2

0.5–1 J/kg

Question 3

The standard energy level for cardioversion is ______

Answer 3

100 joules

Question 4

Hypothermia Osborn waves aka J waves

Answer 4

extra deflection at the end of the QRS complex due to elevation of the ST segment

ECG manifestation of moderate to severe hypothermia.

Question 5

_____________ is a direct vasodilator and should be avoided in aortic dissections

Answer 5

Hydralazine

Direct vasodilators can increase wall shear stress and provide a less accurate and more challenging method of controlling blood pressure in a titratable fashion

Question 6

Which degrees of heart block require transvenous cardiac pacing?

Answer 6

Second-degree Mobitz type II and third-degree heart block.

Question 7

Stable V Tach amiodarone dosing

Answer 7

loading dose of 150 mg IV over 10 minutes followed by a continuous infusion