Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the 5 core nursing values?
Human Dignity, Integrity, Autonomy, Altruism, Social Justice
What does non-maleficence mean?
The principle of not doing harm; AVOIDING an action
What does beneficence mean?
an action you take to benefit someone
What is the straight line on an ECG called?
isoelectric line
The rhythm on an ECG refers to:
electrical flow
The “plumbing” on an ECG refers to:
blood flow
How does the heart’s conduction system work?
SA node to AV node to Bundle of HIS to Bundle Branches to Purkinje fibers
What does the “P” wave represent?
Atrial contraction (depolarization)
What does the “QRS” represent?
Ventricular contraction (depolarization)
What does the “T” wave represent?
Rest (repolarization)
What does it mean if there is a “Q” wave?
Infarct (dead tissue); seen below the isoelectric line
How is a heart rate calculated on a 6 second strip?
Count the QRS x 10
How is a heart rate calculated on a 10 second EKG?
Count the QRS x 6
What is normal sinus rhythm?
60-100 bpm
What is sinus brady?
< 60 bpm
What is sinus tachy?
> 100 bpm
How many seconds is each TINY square on a telemetry strip?
0.04 seconds
How many seconds is 5 TINY scares on a telemetry strip?
0.20 seconds
What does a peaked T wave mean?
Hyperkalemia (high potassium)
What is the nursing intervention for a peaked T wave?
Calcium Gluconate can be administered
What does RISQ stand for?
Rate and Rhythm, Intervals, Segments, Infarct
What is the most important interval on EKG?
The QT interval.
What is the normal time for the QT interval?
440 or 460 depending on gender; greater than 500ms risk for VT (death)
What is the PR interval?
The start of the P to the start of the Q
What is the QT interval?
The start of the Q to the end of the T
What is indicated if the PR interval is too long?
Heart Block
What is the normal time for the PR interval?
less than 220ms
What is the normal time for the QRS interval?
120ms
What is indicated if the QRS is too long (wide)?
bundle branch block
What is the ST segment?
The line between S & T
What is indicated if the line between the S & T is elevated?
STEMI - impending heart attack
What is indicated with T wave inversion?
Ischemia (low blood flow)
What is indicated with a Q wave present?
Damaged tissue; a heart attack has occured
What is cardiac angina?
Chest pain