Post by: mp14 on Jun 2, 2019
Question 1
The nurse receives the following ECG strip at shift report. Which action is most appropriate for this patient?
◦ Place the patient on oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
◦ Start a second IV for normal saline bolus per protocol.
◦ Assess the patient.
◦ Give atropine 1 mg IVP per protocol.
Question 2
A patient is demonstrating second-degree heart block (Wenckebach [type I]). What characteristic of this rhythm should the nurse recognize?◦ Consistent PR interval with occasional dropped QRS complexes
◦ Progressive lengthening of the PR interval until a QRS is dropped
◦ Prolonged PR interval greater than 0.22
◦ Complete disassociation of the atria and ventricles
Post by: braelync on Jun 2, 2019
Answer 1
Assess the patient.Answer 2
Progressive lengthening of the PR interval until a QRS is dropped