Telemetry

Question 1

When assessing a client with an irregular heart rhythm you should

Answer 1

Assess apical pulse for a full minute

Question 2

The P wave represents

Answer 2

Atrial depolarization (atria are contracting and ventricles are filling)

Question 3

Depolarization

Answer 3

Contracting

Question 4

QRS complex represents

Answer 4

Ventricle depolarization (contracting)

Question 5

T wave represents

Answer 5

Ventricular repolarization (ventricles are relaxing and filling with blood)

Question 6

Actions when obtaining an EKG:

Answer 6

Tell the client to stay still, breathe normally, no talking, and inspect leads are in proper places and on right limbs.

Question 7

Normal sinus rhythm bpm

Answer 7

60-100bpm

Question 8

For Vfib we need Toto make sure we

Answer 8

Dfib

Question 9

Expected HR for newborns is

Answer 9

90-130bpm

Question 10

Atrial Flutter you will find

Answer 10

No P-wave present (saw toothed)

Question 11

With Atrial Fibrillation expecte

Answer 11

An irregular heart rhythm. Only thing normal about this rhythm is the QRS complex.

Question 12

Sinus Bradycardia SS

Answer 12

Low O2- pale skin and cyanosis of the lips

Question 13

Atrial Fibrillation SS

Answer 13

Low O2 and possible clot

Question 14

Atrial Flutter SS

Answer 14

Low O2 or blood clot.(Goes hand in hand with COPD)