CARDIAC EMERGENCIES

Which leads do you place posteriorly for a posterior EKG?

• v1-3

• LA LL RA RL

• V4, V5, V6

What is the leading cause of death of women?

• Heart disease

• Cancer

• Stroke

• Trauma

Which of the following are NOT shockable rhythms?

• Ventricular fibrillation

• Ventricular Tachycardia

• Pulseless electrical activity

• Asystole

What are the main differences between a synchronized cardioversion and defbrillation? (Two answers are correct!)

• Patient stability

• Synchronization

• The Joules

• There is no difference

What non-invasive maneuver could we try with this rhythm?

• Cardioversion

• Have patient bear down (Vagal)

• Adenosine

When would Atropine typically be ineffective? (choose all that apply)

• 3rd degree heart block

• sinus bradycardia

• mobitz type 1 heart block

• mobitz type 2 heart block

The patient with this condition will typically have sharp pain that is worse when laying flat or with inspiration. Will also have EKG changes.

• Myocarditis

• Endocarditis

• Pericarditis

Aortic dissection presents with which symptoms typically?

• Dull chest pressure

• Tearing or ripping chest pain

• Shortness of breath and pleuritic pain

Pericardial effusion can progress to what?

• Junctional rhythms

• Cardiac tamponade

• Heart failure