Advanced - Dysrhythmias Exam Questions (63 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Clea, Dry, Moist {Ans: For continous ECG monitoring, be sure to __________________ skin and clip hairs/shave. Ensure that the electrode placement is _____________ and the gel on each electrode is ______________ and fresh.}Thrombus Formation {Ans: Atrial fibrillation can lead to _________________ ____________________ in the atria putting patients at risk for pulmonary embolisms and DVTs.}Second-Degree {Ans: _______________________ atrioventricular block can be broadly defined as a condition in which some atrial impulses are conducted to the ventricles but others are "blocked" at the AV node. Can be further divided into Mobitz type I or type II.}-Antidysrhythmic Drugs (slow ventricular conduction or to convert the AF to NSR) - calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, digoxin -Anticoagulants (benefits of preventing stroke v. risk of bleeding) -heparin, warfarin, lovenox (prevent strokes associated with AF) -Percutaneous radio frequency catheter ablation {Ans: What does treatment look like for atrial fibrillation?}T wave {Ans: ventricular repolarization, usually positive, rounded, and slightly asymmetric. May change as a result of myocardial ischemia, potassium/calcium imbalances, medications, or ANS effects.}Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) {Ans: repetitive firing of an irritable ventricular ectopic focus, usually at a rate of 140-180 bpm. May result from increased automaticity or a re-entry mechanism. May