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Introduction to Dysrhythmias Flashcards

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What is telemetry monitoring?

A

Continuous observation of HR and rhythm to alert to possible dysrhythmias-at the bedside-CMS- central monitoring systemNot fail proof check your patient

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What is the intrinsic rate of fire for the SA node?

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60 to 100 beats per minute

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3
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What is the definition of dysrhythmia?

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Abnormal cardiac rhythms

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What is Electrocardiogram Monitoring?

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Graphic tracing of electrical impulses produced by the heart Waveforms of ECG represent activity of charged ions across membranes of myocardial cells

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What is the P wave showing us?

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atrial contraction

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What is the dip at the end of the P wave, before Q showing us?

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transmission of electrical current from the SA node to the AV node

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What is the QRS complex, also known as the R wave showing us?

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ventricular contraction

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What is the distance from the beginning of the P wave to the Q called? What is it measuring?

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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

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What is the ST segment?What does it represent?

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the end of R wave to the T wave, it represents repolarization of the ventricles

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What does the T wave represent?

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repolarization of the ventricles

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What is the isoelectric line?

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baseline of the wave

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12
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What is the RR Interval?

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the distance from one R wave to the next

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13
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Can we see atrial relaxation?

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no, it is masked by QRS activity

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How long is the PR interval?What if it takes longer?

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0.12 to 0.20 secondsIf it is longer there is a problem with conduction between the atria and the ventricle

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15
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How long is the QRS interval?

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0.10 seconds or less, nice and tight

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16
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What is the time measurement of the itty bitty boxes?

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0.04 seconds

17
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What is the time measurement of the larger boxes?

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0.20 seconds

18
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How many seconds are the test strips measured in?

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6 seconds

19
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How do you remember where to put the tele leads?

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‘Snow’ on the grass (R), smoke over fire (L) & chocolate next to my heartwhite on the right

20
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What is the difference between tele and an ecg?

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Continuous Unidimensional ViewMonitoring Only vs. Snapshot in TimeRoutine or STAT Multidimensional View (12)Diagnostic

21
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What do we need to know about reading a 12 lead ecg?

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If there are two contiguous leads - next to each other on the monitor strip with elevated ST elevations, that can dx a STEMI

22
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What is artifact?

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irregularity in the ECG lead that is not coming from the patient

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