EKG Interpretation Flashcards
What is this rhythm?
What is one priority intervention?

Sinus Bradycardia
IV 0.5 - 1 mg Atropine
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Sinus tachycardia
6 mg adenosine up to 12 mg
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Atrial fibrillation.
Beta blocker.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Second degree AV block (Wenckeback).
Transcutaneous pacing as this rhythm can quickly lead to complete heart block.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
Check for pulse.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Administer adenosine and consider cardioversion.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Atrial flutter 3:1
Anticoagulation therapy.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Third degree AV block.
Consider pacing.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

First degree AV block with rate of 40 bpm.
Consider pacing or atropine.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Second degree heart block, type 1.
Monitor for changes.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Third degree heart block, rate of 30 bpm.
Pacemaker indicated.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Multifocal PVCs.
Amiodarone.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

SVT
Cardioversion or adenosine.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

V-tach
Defibrillation.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Sinus rythym to Torsades De Pointes.
Magnesium IV.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Ventricular fibrillation
Defibrillation
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

ST depression.
Usually indicates MI, check reciprocal leads to verify. Treat with O2 and follow MI protocols.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

ST elevation.
STEMI, administer O2.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Hyperkalemia.
Lasix, notify HCP.
Identify the rhythm.
What is one priority intervention?

Hypokalemia
Notify HCP, prepare to give K+