Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for Basic Dysrhythmia - Relias includes foundational
cardiac rhythm interpretation and monitoring concepts commonly
used in nursing and clinical practice. It focuses on cardiac conduction
anatomy and physiology, ECG strip interpretation, heart rate and
interval measurement, normal sinus rhythm, atrial rhythms, junctional
rhythms, ventricular rhythms, and heart blocks. The exam also
evaluates understanding of clinical significance, signs and symptoms
associated with rhythm abnormalities, and basic nursing or clinical
interventions for dysrhythmias. Emphasis is placed on accurate rhythm
recognition, patient assessment correlation, early identification of life-
,threatening arrhythmias, and safe clinical response in monitored care
settings.
Sinus Arrhythmia
Appearance is ALMOST NORMAL:
Respiratory - Circulatory interaction
Rate INCREASES with INSPIRATION (IN=IN)
, Sinus Bradycardia
<60
normal sinus rhythm