EKG Interpretation Flashcards by Hannah Espanioly | Brainscape

Q

What is this rhythm?

What is one priority intervention?

A

Sinus Bradycardia

IV 0.5 - 1 mg Atropine

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Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Sinus tachycardia

6 mg adenosine up to 12 mg

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Atrial fibrillation.

Beta blocker.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Second degree AV block (Wenckeback).

Transcutaneous pacing as this rhythm can quickly lead to complete heart block.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)

Check for pulse.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Administer adenosine and consider cardioversion.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Atrial flutter 3:1

Anticoagulation therapy.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Third degree AV block.

Consider pacing.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

First degree AV block with rate of 40 bpm.

Consider pacing or atropine.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Second degree heart block, type 1.

Monitor for changes.

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Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Third degree heart block, rate of 30 bpm.

Pacemaker indicated.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Multifocal PVCs.

Amiodarone.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

SVT

Cardioversion or adenosine.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

V-tach

Defibrillation.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Sinus rythym to Torsades De Pointes.

Magnesium IV.

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Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Ventricular fibrillation

Defibrillation

Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

ST depression.

Usually indicates MI, check reciprocal leads to verify. Treat with O2 and follow MI protocols.

Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

ST elevation.

STEMI, administer O2.

Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Hyperkalemia.

Lasix, notify HCP.

Q

Identify the rhythm.

What is one priority intervention?

A

Hypokalemia

Notify HCP, prepare to give K+