Basic Dysrhythmia Questions & Answers Review
Normal sinus rhythm (NSR) Criteria: (PR, QRS, QT, Rhythm: reg or irreg)
Correct Answer:
- P-wave for Every QRS, REGULAR rhythm
PR: 0.12-0.20
QRS: 0.06-0.10 BBB = > 0.12
QT: 0.36-0.44
BPM: 60-100
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Sinus Bradycardia Criteria: (PR, QRS, QT, Rhythm: reg/irreg)
Correct Answer:
PR: 0.12-0.20
QRS: 0.06-0.10
QT: 0.36-0.44
BPM: < 60 (Reg. rate)
Tx: Atropine 0.5mg, Pace, Dopamine 2-10 mcg/kg/min, Epie 2-10 mcg/min
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Sinus Tachycardia Criteria: (PR, QRS, QT, Rhythm: reg/irreg)
Correct Answer:
PR: 0.12-0.20
QRS: 0.06-0.10
QT: 0.36-0.44
BPM: 100-150 (Reg. rate, P wave may merge with T-wave)
Cause: fear, anxiety, hypoxia, sepsis, hypovolemia, infection
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