EKG Module

What is the normal measurement of the QRS complex?

• <0.20

• <0.12

• <0.30

• <0.25

The nurse is administering atropine. Which rhythm is the client showing on the EKG?

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A client shows this rhythm. What could be a potential cause of the rhythm?

• Hypovolemia

• Taking Metoprolol

• Well trained athlete

• Resting

A client has presented with new onset of this rhythm. What calcium channel blocker would be administered to help control the rate?

• Labetelol

• Digoxin

• Epinephrine

• Diltiazem

A client complains of palpitations, dyspnea, and diaphoresis. The monitor shows this rhythm. The BP is 91/60 mmHg, HR 172 bpm, saturation 90 % on room air, RR 24/ min. Which

intervention would be the most appropriate?

• Have the client perform vagal maneuvers

• Perform synchronized cardioversion

• Administer amiodarone IVP

• Perform difibrillation

The telemetry tech calls the nursing station and tells the secretary the client in room 202 is in this rhythm. What would be the nurse's priority when walking into the room?

• Assess the client

• Start CPR

• Defibrillate the client

• Obtain vital signs

The ambulance is bringing in a client in cardiac arrest. When they arrive in the room a rhythm check is done and the client is in this rhythm. What is your priority?

• Defibrillate

• Synchronize cardioversion

• Administer Epinephrine 1 mg IVP

• Perform CPR

You are watching the monitor at the nurse's desk and notice a client's rhythm turns from normal sinus rhythm to this rhythm. What should you do?

• Initiate CPR

• Check the leads and the client

• Obtain vital signs

• Defibrillate

You are working in the ICU and you are assessing your client when all of a sudden they become unresponsive, but they have an organized rhythm on the monitor. What is your priority?

• Check for a pulse

• Initiate CPR

• Administer Atropine 0.5 mg IVP

• Check glucose