Heart Rhythms Flashcards
1
Q
why would you need a 12 lead EKG?
A
to evaluate the entire heart
2
Q
what medications slow down HR?
A
CCB
BB
digoxin
3
Q
What do you give for hyperkalemia?
A
INSULIN
4
Q
what do you assess for hypokalemia?
A
breathing pattern
5
Q
What do you need to do before stress test?
A
NPO for the last 4 hours
hold beta blocker meds
6
Q
What heart rhythms warrant synched cardioversion?
A
V-tach, A-fib, A-flutter
7
Q
How many seconds should the PR be?
A
0.20
8
Q
How many seconds should the QRS be?
A
0.08-0.10
9
Q
How many seconds should the QT be?
A
450 in men
460 in women