Ventricular Rhythms Flashcards
1
Q
What is abnormal about a Premature ventricular contraction?
A
- rate is irregular
- no p wave
the QRS is WIDE!!! (like porn….)
2
Q
What can PVC go with?
A
This is a random beat within an actual rhythm…
For example: Can have sinus tach with a PVC
3
Q
What is abnormal with ventricular tachycardia?
A
rate is 140-180 (ventricular)
QRS is WIDE!!!!
4
Q
What does a wide QRS equal?
A
greater than 0.12 seconds
5
Q
Torsades de Point?
A
weird form of V-tach where the QRS twists around the isoelectric line
6
Q
What is a idioventricular rhythm?
A
rate is 20-40
the QRS is still WIDE
7
Q
What is ventricular fibrillaion?
A
TOTAL CHOAS
-no discernable waves or complexes
“unable to assess”
8
Q
Asystole
A
no electrical activity (straight line)
