Cardiac Rhythm Disorders Overview
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What is the heart rate range classified as normal sinus rhythm?

  • 60-100 BPM (correct)
  • 50-75 BPM
  • 55-85 BPM
  • 70-110 BPM

What is the recommended treatment for symptomatic sinus bradycardia?

  • Defibrillation
  • Pacemaker or atropine (correct)
  • Cardioversion
  • Oral anticoagulants

In which condition is the heart rate generally between 350 and 600 BPM?

  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Sinus Tachycardia
  • Atrial Fibrillation (correct)

Which arrhythmia features a 'sawtooth' appearance on an EKG?

<p>Atrial Flutter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate action indicated for ventricular fibrillation?

<p>Call a code blue and perform CPR (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of atrial fibrillation that necessitates anticoagulation?

<p>Thromboembolism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sinus tachycardia is defined as a heart rate of over 100 BPM.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for ventricular fibrillation?

<p>CPR followed by defibrillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atrial flutter typically presents with a __________ appearance on an EKG.

<p>sawtooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the arrhythmias with their respective heart rate ranges:

<p>Normal Sinus Rhythm = 60-100 BPM Sinus Bradycardia = Less than 60 BPM Atrial Fibrillation = 350-600 BPM Atrial Flutter = 250-400 BPM</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Normal Sinus Rhythm

  • Heart rate between 60-100 BPM indicates a normal sinus rhythm.

Sinus Bradycardia

  • Defined as a heart rate of less than 60 BPM.
  • Symptomatic patients may require treatment; asymptomatic patients typically do not.
  • Treatment options include atropine to increase heart rate or placement of a pacemaker.

Sinus Tachycardia

  • Characterized by a heart rate exceeding 100 BPM.
  • Treatment focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying cause, such as fever, hypotension, pain, or anxiety.

Atrial Fibrillation

  • Rapid atrial rhythm with heart rates ranging from 350-600 BPM.
  • Treatment includes cardioversion or antiarrhythmics.
  • Anticoagulation therapy is essential to prevent thromboembolism and reduce stroke risk.

Atrial Flutter

  • Heart rate between 250-400 BPM.
  • Notable for its "sawtooth" appearance on EKG.
  • Management involves cardioversion or antiarrhythmics to restore normal rhythm.

Ventricular Fibrillation

  • Heart rate cannot be determined; EKG shows chaotic waves.
  • Immediate treatment requires CPR followed by defibrillation to restore a pulse.
  • Activation of emergency response (code blue) is necessary.

Normal Sinus Rhythm

  • Heart rate between 60-100 BPM indicates a normal sinus rhythm.

Sinus Bradycardia

  • Defined as a heart rate of less than 60 BPM.
  • Symptomatic patients may require treatment; asymptomatic patients typically do not.
  • Treatment options include atropine to increase heart rate or placement of a pacemaker.

Sinus Tachycardia

  • Characterized by a heart rate exceeding 100 BPM.
  • Treatment focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying cause, such as fever, hypotension, pain, or anxiety.

Atrial Fibrillation

  • Rapid atrial rhythm with heart rates ranging from 350-600 BPM.
  • Treatment includes cardioversion or antiarrhythmics.
  • Anticoagulation therapy is essential to prevent thromboembolism and reduce stroke risk.

Atrial Flutter

  • Heart rate between 250-400 BPM.
  • Notable for its "sawtooth" appearance on EKG.
  • Management involves cardioversion or antiarrhythmics to restore normal rhythm.

Ventricular Fibrillation

  • Heart rate cannot be determined; EKG shows chaotic waves.
  • Immediate treatment requires CPR followed by defibrillation to restore a pulse.
  • Activation of emergency response (code blue) is necessary.

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This quiz covers key concepts related to various cardiac rhythms, including normal sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular fibrillation. Each section addresses heart rates, symptoms, and treatment approaches. Test your knowledge on the management of these critical heart conditions.

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