A patient reports dizziness and shortness of breath for several days. During cardiac monitoring in the emergency department (ED), the nurse obtains the following electrocardiographi c (ECG) tracing.
The nurse interprets this heart rhythm as
a. junctional escape rhythm.
b. accelerated idioventricular rhythm.
c. third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block.
d. sinus rhythm with premature atrial contractions (PACs).
Question 2
Which action by a new registered nurse (RN) who is orienting to the progressive care unit indicates a good understanding of the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias?
a. Injects IV adenosine (Adenocard) over 2 seconds to a patient with supraventricular tachycardia
b. Obtains the defibrillator and quickly brings it to the bedside of a patient whose monitor shows asystole
c. Turns the synchronizer switch to the on position before defibrillating a patient with ventricular fibrillation
d. Gives the prescribed dose of diltiazem (Cardizem) to a patient with new-onset type II second degree AV block
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