Basic Dysrhythmia-Relias Actual Exam with All Questions and Answers (Graded A+) (Recent Upadated Version)
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- normal sinus
rhythm
- Sinus Arrhyth-
mia
- Sinus Bradycar-
dia
- Sinus Tachycar-
dia
- Premature Atri-
al Contraction (PAC)
- Sinus Ar-
rest/Pause heart rhythm originating in the sinoatrial node with a rate in patients at rest of 60 to 100 beats per minute
Appearance is ALMOST NORMAL:
Respiratory - Circulatory interaction Rate INCREASES with INSPIRATION (IN=IN)
<60 normal sinus rhythm
>100 (100-150) normal sinus rhythm
Heart Rate: Depends on underlying rhythm
Regularity: Interrupts the regularity of underlying rhythm
P-Wave: can be flattened, notched, or unusual. May be
hidden within the T wave
PRI: measures between .12-.20 seconds and can be pro-
longed; can be different from other complexes
QRS: <.12 seconds
- SA node doesn't fire
- notice absence of P-wave for a complete cycle (a missed
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