Cardiac Monitoring (Exam I) Flashcards
How would a bundle branch block be distinguished right from left?
In V1 lead, find j-point and go backwards to QRS segment. If wave goes up = RBBB, if wave goes down = LBBB
What is indicated by the pink highlighted portion of the EKG below?
Right Atrial Enlargement
long left, high right
What is indicated by the blue highlighted portion of the EKG below?
Left Atrial Enlargement
long left, high right
P-waves for lead II and Lead VI are shown below. What would be indicated by this EKG waveform?
Bi-atrial enlargement
What EKG sign would be indicative of myocardial ischemia?
Inverted symmetrical T-waves
ischTemia
What EKG sign would be indicative of non-salvageable tissue damage post acute myocardial infarction? (infarct)
Pathological Q-waves: 1mm wide or ⅓ the height of R-wave.
infarQt
What type of pacemaker is most sensitive to electromagnetic interference?
Unipolar
What part of a pacemaker device provides current and an energy source? What is exposed metal end in contact with the endocardium? What is the insulated wire inbetween these two parts?
- Generator
- Electrode
- Lead
Do Bipolar or Unipolar pacemakers utilize less energy?
Bipolar uses less energy (more efficient)
What’s the most common pacemaker?
Single lead → single chamber
How is the function of a pacemaker explained in its name? (order)
Acronym Letters:
- 1st - Chambers paced
- 2nd - Chambers sensed
- 3rd - Response to sensing
- 4th - Rate modulation
- 5th - Multisite pacing
What type of electrocautery is more safe for patients with permanent pacemakers?
Bipolar Cautery
In what situations would Bi-ventricular pacemakers be utilized?
When resynchronization therapy is indicated.
- HF
- BBB
- Hx of cardiac arrest
What is an ICD device?
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
- capable of terminating VF or Vtach
- measures R-R interval
Label the a, c, & v waveforms on the Wiggers diagram below.
What is a normal CVP value?
1-7 mmHg
What causes an (a) waveform on a Wiggers diagram?
↑ CVP due to atrial contraction sending blood into ventricles and backwards.
What causes the (c) waveform on a Wiggers diagram?
- Backward “bulging” of the tricuspid valve (from ventricular contraction) slightly displacing blood backwards.
What causes a (v) waveform on a Wiggers diagram?
- Volume accumulating in the atria until opening of the tricuspid/mitral valves.
What is the a-wave?
Atrial contraction
What is the C-wave?
Backwards “bulging” of tricuspid valve in response to high ventricular pressures
What is the V-wave?
Rapid filling of the atria
What is the H-wave or H-plateau?
Diastolic plateau (not a lot of blood movement until atria contract to produce the a-wave)