Question

5. After TCP has been initiated, how does one monitor for resolution of the arrhythimia? A. Assessing the underlying rhythm B. Observing the regularity of pacing spikes C. Inserting a transvenous pacemaker D. Periodically moving the ECG leads 6.When troubleshooting the TCP system, which result may occur because of inappropriate inhibition of the pacing by electrical signals from outside the heart? A. Failure to capture B. Oversensing C. Failure to pace D. Undersensing 7.A 2 month-old infant is brought to the emergency department with severe bradycardia. What is the priority? A. Obtaining a 12-lead ECG B. Affixing pediatric pacing electrodes C. Providing airway support and ventilation D. Sedating the infant for TCP 8. After initiating transcutaneous pacing the nurse notes a very slow heart rhythm with occasional random spikes on ECG rhythm strip. What action should nurse take? A. Changes to a different lead on the monitor. B. Reposition the pacing pads. C. Turn the pacer to a higher rate. D. Increase the output of the pacer 9. When preparing the patient's skin for application of the pads for transcutaneous pacing, what action the nurse take? A. Wash the skin with providone-iodine. B. Share excessive chest hair. C. Apply lotion to soften the skin. D. Dry the skin completely. 10. A patient arrives in the emergency department with a heart rate of 29, blood pressure of 70/30, and decreased level of conclusioness. Pacer pads are placed with the power set on asynchronous made. Pacing in this made creates a higher risk for which complication? A. Failure to capture B. Lethal arryhythmia C.Undersensing D. Patient discomfort

Answer 1

5) After TCP has been initiated, how does one monitor for resolution of the arrhythimia

A. Assessing the underlying rhythm

6.When troubleshooting the TCP system, which result may occur because of inappropriate inhibition of the pacing by electrical signals from outside the heart?

C. Failure to pace

7.A 2 month-old infant is brought to the emergency department with severe bradycardia. What is the priority?

C. Providing airway support and ventilation

8. After initiating transcutaneous pacing the nurse notes a very slow heart rhythm with occasional random spikes on ECG rhythm strip. What action should nurse take?

B. Reposition the pacing pads

9. When preparing the patient's skin for application of the pads for transcutaneous pacing, what action the nurse take?

A. Wash the skin with providone-iodine.

10. A patient arrives in the emergency department with a heart rate of 29, blood pressure of 70/30, and decreased level of conclusioness. Pacer pads are placed with the power set on asynchronous made. Pacing in this made creates a higher risk for which complication?

A. Failure to capture