Introduction to Dysrhythmias Flashcards
What is telemetry monitoring?
Continuous observation of HR and rhythm to alert to possible dysrhythmias-at the bedside-CMS- central monitoring systemNot fail proof check your patient
What is the intrinsic rate of fire for the SA node?
60 to 100 beats per minute
What is the definition of dysrhythmia?
Abnormal cardiac rhythms
What is Electrocardiogram Monitoring?
Graphic tracing of electrical impulses produced by the heart Waveforms of ECG represent activity of charged ions across membranes of myocardial cells
What is the P wave showing us?
atrial contraction
What is the dip at the end of the P wave, before Q showing us?
transmission of electrical current from the SA node to the AV node
What is the QRS complex, also known as the R wave showing us?
ventricular contraction
What is the distance from the beginning of the P wave to the Q called? What is it measuring?
PR interval, R is referring to the R wave. it is a time interval, if the PR interval takes too long you have a conduction problem from the SA to the AV node
What is the ST segment?What does it represent?
the end of R wave to the T wave, it represents repolarization of the ventricles
What does the T wave represent?
repolarization of the ventricles
What is the isoelectric line?
baseline of the wave
What is the RR Interval?
the distance from one R wave to the next
Can we see atrial relaxation?
no, it is masked by QRS activity
How long is the PR interval?What if it takes longer?
0.12 to 0.20 secondsIf it is longer there is a problem with conduction between the atria and the ventricle
How long is the QRS interval?
0.10 seconds or less, nice and tight