ECG Rhythms (Advent health) Exam
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What is a dysrhytmia?
an abnormal rhythm of any kind
What are causes of bradycardia?
1. hypothermia
2. hypothyroidism
3. cardiomyopathy
4. MI
5. Heart block
6. drugs
-digoxin
-beta blockers
-anti arrhymic medicine
What is the intervention for a patient who is bradycardic but is not showing signs?
nothing, just keep monitor and assessing
What is the treatment for sinus bradycardia?
1. o2
2. ivline
3. atropine
4. transcutanes pacer
5. dopamine/epi
Why is atropine given for sinus bradycardia?
1. it increases the AV node which speeds up the ventricle contraction
What is the right way to administer atropine?
fast
too slow will cause the reverse effect of it
How is dopamine or epi given for a patient with SB?
in a continous pump
What can be the cause of sinus tachycardia?
1. infections
2. fever
3. hypoxia
4. shock
5.
How to treat a patient with sinus tachycardia?
1. assess the patient
Questions And Answers (Verified And
Updated)
What is a dysrhytmia?
an abnormal rhythm of any kind
What are causes of bradycardia?
1. hypothermia
2. hypothyroidism
3. cardiomyopathy
4. MI
5. Heart block
6. drugs
-digoxin
-beta blockers
-anti arrhymic medicine
What is the intervention for a patient who is bradycardic but is not showing signs?
nothing, just keep monitor and assessing
What is the treatment for sinus bradycardia?
1. o2
2. ivline
3. atropine
4. transcutanes pacer
5. dopamine/epi
Why is atropine given for sinus bradycardia?
1. it increases the AV node which speeds up the ventricle contraction
What is the right way to administer atropine?
fast
too slow will cause the reverse effect of it
How is dopamine or epi given for a patient with SB?
in a continous pump
What can be the cause of sinus tachycardia?
1. infections
2. fever
3. hypoxia
4. shock
5.
How to treat a patient with sinus tachycardia?
1. assess the patient
