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What is characteristic of Atrial flutter?
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multiple P waves(now called F waves) for every QRS complex.
It's easy to shock a pt out of this rhythm! |
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What is characteristic of Atrial fibrillation?
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no identifiable P waves. R-R intervals are irregular.
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When is cardioversion used on patients?
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During atrial fibrillation!
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What is characteristic of Second-Degree AV Block Type II?
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More than 1 P wave for each QRS Strip but P's ARE CONSISTENT ALL THE WAY ACROSS TE STRIP
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What is characteristic of Second-Degree AV Block Type I?
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Progressive lengthening of PR interval until you drop a QRS complex
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What is the number one rule about pacemakers?
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if pt HR is competing with the Pacemaker...turn it OFF
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Which leads correlate with Right Circumflex Artery?
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2, 3, AVF
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Which leads correlate with Left Anterior Descenting Artery?
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aVL, 1, 2, 3
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Which leads correlate with the circumflex artery?(This is the lateral wall!)
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1, aVL, 4, 5, 6
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What is the "scar" of a heart attack on a ECG strip?
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Q wave
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