Cardiology PPT Slides

Question 1

Risk factors for Dysrhythmias

Answer 1

Electrolyte Imbalance
Medication/Drugs
Ischemia
Acidosis/Alkalosis

Question 2

Sinus Rhythms

Answer 2

Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia

Question 3

Normal Sinus Rhythm

Answer 3

60-100bpm
- comes from the SA node (sinoatrial node) n
- heart has the ability to contract
- P-wave present= normal sinus rhythm
- heart has the ability to contract even if SA node is not functioning but the lower you go along the heart conduction system, the less able it is to contract as effectively or quickly

Question 4

Sinus Bradycardia

Answer 4

• <60bpm
• clinical presentation will be primary diagnosis = slow HR but rhythm is regular (sinus)

Question 5

Sinus Bradycardia Signs and Symptoms

Answer 5

• dizziness, lightheaded
• chest pain
• poor circulation, edema
• pressure changes, hypotension

Perfusion:
- skin colour in the middle
- cap refill
- peripheral pulses
- blood pressure (switching from hypertension to hypotension)

Question 6

Sinus Bradycardia Interventions

Answer 6

1. Monitor VS
2. Fluids
3. O2 PRN
4. administer atropine
5. Hold beta blockers
6. pacemaker if unstable

Question 7

Sinus Tachycardia

Answer 7

> 100bpm
- Heart rate high and fluttering

Question 8

Sinus Tachycardia