NUR 376 - EXAM 3 - CARDIAC RHYTHMS Flashcards
1
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THREE BIPOLAR LEADS
A
- leads I, II, III
2
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THREE UNIPOLAR LEADS
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- lead IV (AVR)
- lead V (AVL)
- lead VI (AVF)
3
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SIX UNIPOLAR CHEST LEADS
A
- precordial/v leads
- V1 - V6
4
Q
LEAD I
A
- right-arm negative, left- arm positive
5
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LEAD II
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- right-arm negative, left-leg positive
6
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LEAD III
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- left arm negative, left-leg positive
7
Q
LEAD AVR
A
- augmented vector right
- positive electrode right shoulder
8
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LEAD AVL
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- augmented vector left
- positive electrode left shoulder
9
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LEAD AVF
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- augmented vector foot
- positive electrode on foot
10
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INDICATIONS FOR CARDIOVERSION
A
- A Fib
- A Flutter
- SVT
- Stable/unstable ventricular tachycardia with a pulse
11
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INDICATIONS FOR DEFIBRILLATION
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- V Fib
- Pulseless VT
- Torsades
12
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EPINEPHRINE INDICATIONS
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- Pulseless VT
- V Fib
- Asystole
- Pulseless electrical activity
- Bradycardia
13
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EPINEPHRINE DOSAGE
A
- 1 mg of 1:10,000 solution administered IV push every 3-5 min
14
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VASOPRESSIN INDICATIONS
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- Pulseless VT
- V Fib
- Asystole
- Pulseless electrical activity
15
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VASOPRESSIN DOSAGE
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- 40 units directly IV push x 1 only
- given in place of 1st or 2nd dose of epi
16
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AMIODARONE INDICATIONS
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- Pulseless VT
- V Fib
17
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AMIODARONE DOSAGE
A
- 300 mg IV bolus
- May repeat 150 mg IV bolus x 1
- If given in patient with pulse, dilute slowly and push over time
- If pulseless, push quickly
18
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LIDOCAINE INDICATIONS
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- Pulseless VT
- V Fib
- 100 mg direct IV push (initial)
- 50 mg direct IV push (subsequent)
19
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MAGNESIUM INDICTIONS
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- Torsades
20
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MAGNESIUM DOSE
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- 2 g IV push x 1
