Tachycardia Algorithm Quiz

What is the primary goal of the ICU Advantage channel?

• To teach basic first aid

• To offer general health tips

• To provide confidence in critical care subjects

• To entertain viewers with medical dramas

What heart rate defines tachycardia?

• Greater than 100 beats per minute

• Exactly 100 beats per minute

• Between 60 and 100 beats per minute

• Less than 60 beats per minute

Which of the following is NOT a rhythm associated with unstable tachycardia?

• Sinus tachycardia

• Atrial fibrillation

• Bradycardia

• Atrial flutter

What should be the priority when treating a patient with tachycardia?

• Encouraging physical exercise

• Providing a high-calorie diet

• Assessing and treating underlying causes

• Administering pain relief

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with decreased perfusion due to tachycardia?

• Chest pain

• Increased appetite

• Difficulty breathing

• Altered level of consciousness

What is the primary treatment for unstable tachycardia?

• Administering insulin

• Synchronized cardioversion

• Providing a sedative

• Performing CPR

When is adenosine considered for use in treating tachycardia?

• In all cases of tachycardia

• For wide and irregular QRS complexes

• For narrow and regular QRS complexes

• In cases of bradycardia

What should be done if a patient has a wide QRS complex?

• Perform immediate surgery

• Provide a high-sugar diet

• Ensure IV access and get a 12-lead ECG

• Administer a high dose of aspirin

Which medication is NOT typically used as an antiarrhythmic for wide QRS complexes?

• Amiodarone

• Procainamide

• Sotalol

• Ibuprofen

What is a common physiological response that can cause sinus tachycardia?

• Fever

• Excessive sleep

• Dehydration

• Overeating