Dysrhythmias

Question 1

positive charge follows…

Answer 1

Sodium!
At rest Na outside cell
Contraction Na inside cell

Question 2

P wave

Answer 2

atrial depolarization

Question 3

QRS complex

Answer 3

ventricle depolarization & atrial repolarization

Question 4

T wave

Answer 4

Ventricle repolarization

Question 5

If a Q wave is 0.04 width AND 1/4 of R wave in Lenth

Answer 5

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Question 6

U wave indicates

Answer 6

hypokalemia, cardiomyopathy, and digoxin toxicity

Question 7

A symptom of decreased cardiac output that is an indication of decreased coronary artery perfusion is

Answer 7

chest pain! - coronary artery supplies O2 to heart muscle

Question 8

Treatment for sinus brady

Answer 8

Atropine! - not given during hypothermia

Question 9

Causes of Atrial Dysrhytmias

Answer 9

Stress, electrolyte imbalances, hypoxia, atrial injury, digitalis toxicityC hypothermia, hyperthyroidism, alcohol, pericarditis,

Question 10

PCVs can cause

Answer 10

V TACH / V FIB

Question 11

What to do in a Code w a PEA

Answer 11

no shock, give epi

Question 12

What to do in a code with an asystole rhythm

Answer 12

No shock! Epi!

Question 13

What to do in a code w v tach and v fib

Answer 13

SHOCK ASAPPPPP

Question 14

according to ALS shock twice

Answer 14

then give epi