Chapter 3: Normal Sinus Rhythm Flashcards
1
Q
Normal Sinus Rhythm refers to?
A
An ECG tracing that has a P wave, QRS complex and T wave in a regualr sequence of patter of each cardiac cycle with a rate between 60 and 100 beats per min.
2
Q
Sinus rhythm indicates that the conduction system of the heart is?
A
Working normally.
3
Q
Every arrhythmia is an interruption in the configuration of?
A
The P, QRS and T waveforms.
4
Q
A MA should recognize a Cardiac Arrhythmia (anything other than a normal sinus rhythm) when?
A
Performing the ECG recording.
5
Q
What does the MA should do when an arrhythmia is detected?
A
Notify the provider in a timely manner without alarming the patient.
6
Q
A rate less than 60 beats/minute called?
A
Sinus Bradycardia.
7
Q
A rate greater than 100 beats/ minute is known as?
A
SInus Tachycardia.
