Pacemaker Flashcards
1
Q
what is a pacemaker?
A
give electrical current to depolarize heart
2
Q
what does a pacemaker do?
A
increase/decrease heart rate
decrease perfusion to body
3
Q
what are the 3 temporary pacemaker?
A
transcutaneous
epicardial pacing
transvenous pacing
4
Q
where is a permanet pacemaker located?
A
upper pectoral subcutaneous pocket
invasive
5
Q
what kind of pt. get permanent pacemaker?
A
symptomatic bradycardia
6
Q
what are nurses interventions for pacemaker?
A
monitor heart 24 hr.
immobilize arm 2weeks no lifting
Infx.
must be grounded
7
Q
how should you educate pt with a pacemaker?
A
Approved SIR
Swim/drive after 2 weeks
ID card
Report s/s
Avoid (2C/2M)
Contact sport
constrictive clothing
MRI-with restriction
Metal detector
Magnet
High power lines
NO TENS
