Cardiac Rhythm Electrical Therapy Treatments

Question 1

Bradycardia: pt shows s/s of hypoperfusion

Answer 1

Transcutaneous pacing: increase mA from 0 to attain electrical capture (chk pulse for mechanical capture)

Question 2

Monomorphic VT w/ pulse: s/s of hypoperfusion

Answer 2

Synchronized CV: 100 j (joule setting should for repeat CVs should escalate in a stepwise fashion)

Question 3

Polymorphic VT w/ pulse: s/s of hypoperfusion
Pulseless VT
VF

Answer 3

Defibrillation: 120-200 j (joule setting for repeat DF should be at same or greater)

Question 4

SVT/Atrial flutter: s/s of hypoperfusion

Answer 4

synchronized CV: 50-100 j ((joule setting should for repeat CVs should escalate in a stepwise fashion)

Question 5

Atrial fibrillation: s/s of hypoperfusion

Answer 5

Synchronized CV: 120-200 j (joule setting for repeat DF should be at same or greater)

Question 6

PEA: pulseless

Answer 6

No electrical treatment

Question 7

Asystole: pulseless

Answer 7

No electrical treatment