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What is the main difference between monophasic and biphasic defibrillators?
What is the main difference between monophasic and biphasic defibrillators?
- Biphasic defibrillators deliver energy in one direction.
- Monophasic defibrillators need higher energy but deliver energy in one direction. (correct)
- Biphasic defibrillators require higher energy levels.
- Monophasic defibrillators deliver energy from two areas.
In which situation is urgent cardioversion typically performed?
In which situation is urgent cardioversion typically performed?
- When a patient requests it for comfort reasons.
- When a dysrhythmia has lasted longer than 48 hours. (correct)
- As part of a routine yearly check-up.
- When the patient's family prefers it over other treatment options.
What is the main responsibility of a nurse post-cardioversion?
What is the main responsibility of a nurse post-cardioversion?
- Obtaining a detailed medical history from the patient.
- Administering sedatives to help the patient relax.
- Preparing the patient for immediate discharge.
- Monitoring rhythm conversion and vital signs. (correct)
In a pacemaker, what does the 'I' stand for in the response type 'I,T,D,O'?
In a pacemaker, what does the 'I' stand for in the response type 'I,T,D,O'?
What are the two heart blocks that commonly require pacemakers?
What are the two heart blocks that commonly require pacemakers?
Which emergency situations typically require the use of defibrillation?
Which emergency situations typically require the use of defibrillation?
What is the purpose of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
What is the purpose of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
Which medication is commonly used during CPR?
Which medication is commonly used during CPR?
'Twiddler syndrome' refers to a condition where a patient:
'Twiddler syndrome' refers to a condition where a patient:
'Demand' pacemakers differ from 'Fixed' pacemakers in that they:
'Demand' pacemakers differ from 'Fixed' pacemakers in that they:
What is the advantage of a TEE procedure?
What is the advantage of a TEE procedure?
What are the main vital signs that must be monitored before, during, and after a TEE procedure?
What are the main vital signs that must be monitored before, during, and after a TEE procedure?
Which medication may be required for a patient with borderline renal function before a cardiac catheterization procedure?
Which medication may be required for a patient with borderline renal function before a cardiac catheterization procedure?
How does defibrillation work to treat arrhythmias?
How does defibrillation work to treat arrhythmias?
What is the next step if defibrillation is not effective after multiple attempts?
What is the next step if defibrillation is not effective after multiple attempts?
What must be absent in a patient in order to perform defibrillation?
What must be absent in a patient in order to perform defibrillation?
What must a nurse do if a patient experiences severe back pain after a cardiac catheterization procedure?
What must a nurse do if a patient experiences severe back pain after a cardiac catheterization procedure?
For what purpose is an IV site insertion necessary during a cardiac catheterization procedure?
For what purpose is an IV site insertion necessary during a cardiac catheterization procedure?
What should be checked before delivering a shock to a patient during defibrillation?
What should be checked before delivering a shock to a patient during defibrillation?
What is essential for a successful cardioversion procedure?
What is essential for a successful cardioversion procedure?
Which type of pacemaker is the most common?
Which type of pacemaker is the most common?
What is the purpose of turning off the defibrillator portion of a pacemaker for a patient receiving EOL care?
What is the purpose of turning off the defibrillator portion of a pacemaker for a patient receiving EOL care?
Where are Intracardiac pacemakers typically placed?
Where are Intracardiac pacemakers typically placed?
What is the purpose of a TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiogram)?
What is the purpose of a TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiogram)?
Which diagnostic test involves a patient lying on their left side with the arm above their head?
Which diagnostic test involves a patient lying on their left side with the arm above their head?
How is an Echocardiogram usually performed?
How is an Echocardiogram usually performed?
Which type of pacemaker may be temporary?
Which type of pacemaker may be temporary?
What is an AICD used for?
What is an AICD used for?
In which type of pacemaker placement can issues be resolved within 48 hours?
In which type of pacemaker placement can issues be resolved within 48 hours?
Why is it important for a patient undergoing outpatient TEE to have a gag reflex before eating or going home?
Why is it important for a patient undergoing outpatient TEE to have a gag reflex before eating or going home?
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