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, Pacemaker A device used when the heart's electrical system is
too slow or unreliable and the patient has poor
perfusion.
Common reasons for pacemaker Symptomatic bradycardia, heart block, sick sinus
syndrome, unstable slow rhythm, or temporary
support after MI/cardiac surgery.
Symptomatic bradycardia Slow heart rate with symptoms such as dizziness,
syncope, hypotension, chest pain, shortness of
breath, confusion, or weak pulses.
Pacemaker priority assessment Assess the patient's perfusion: blood pressure,
heart rate/rhythm, level of consciousness, pulses,
chest pain, and shortness of breath.
Temporary pacemaker nursing care Keep emergency equipment nearby, assess rhythm
and perfusion, check settings, and ensure
connections are secure.
Failure to capture Pacemaker spike is present, but no QRS follows.
Failure to capture concern The pacemaker fired, but the heart did not
respond; this can cause bradycardia, hypotension,
dizziness, or loss of consciousness.
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Anticoagulant that prevents clot formation.
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1 Pacemaker 2 Pacemaker NCLEX trap
3 Warfarin 4 Temporary pacemaker nursing care
Don't know?
Terms in this set (112)
, Pacemaker A device used when the heart's electrical system is
too slow or unreliable and the patient has poor
perfusion.
Common reasons for pacemaker Symptomatic bradycardia, heart block, sick sinus
syndrome, unstable slow rhythm, or temporary
support after MI/cardiac surgery.
Symptomatic bradycardia Slow heart rate with symptoms such as dizziness,
syncope, hypotension, chest pain, shortness of
breath, confusion, or weak pulses.
Pacemaker priority assessment Assess the patient's perfusion: blood pressure,
heart rate/rhythm, level of consciousness, pulses,
chest pain, and shortness of breath.
Temporary pacemaker nursing care Keep emergency equipment nearby, assess rhythm
and perfusion, check settings, and ensure
connections are secure.
Failure to capture Pacemaker spike is present, but no QRS follows.
Failure to capture concern The pacemaker fired, but the heart did not
respond; this can cause bradycardia, hypotension,
dizziness, or loss of consciousness.
