Question 1
The nurse prepares to analyze a patient's ECG rhythm strip. Place in order the steps the nurse should use to interpret this strip.
Choice 1. Determine the heart rhythm.
Choice 2. Measure the heart rate.
Choice 3. Examine the P waves.
Choice 4. Examine the P to QRD ratio.
Choice 5. Measure the PR interval.
Choice 6. Examine the QRS complex.
Choice 7. Interpret the rhythm.
Question 2
The nurse determines that a patient is experiencing sinus tachycardia. What did the nurse assess on the patient's ECG rhythm strip? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ PR interval 0.16 second
◦ 1:1 P to QRS ratio
◦ Regular heart rhythm
◦ Notched P waves
◦ Heart rate 110 beats per minute
The patient interview often requires note taking.
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
Patient's forearm supported in bed
Sinus bradycardia.