What rhythm am I? P-waves: P-wave may come before, during, or after the QRS-complex. If visible, the P-wave will be inverted. PRI: If the P-wave precedes the QRS complex, the PRI will be < 0.12 seconds, otherwise there will be no PRI. QRS: The QRS-duration will be less than 0.12 seconds. Rate: The atrial and ventricular rates are equal and will be in the 60-100 bpm range. Rhythm/Regularity: The R-R intervals are constant. The rhythm is regular.
A patient exhibiting stridor has an obstruction in which par…
A patient exhibiting stridor has an obstruction in which part of the airway?
Using a Lifepak-15 monitor/defibrillator, what is the initia…
Using a Lifepak-15 monitor/defibrillator, what is the initial energy setting for synchronized cardioversion of atrial fibrillation at a rate of 184?
Select three medications commonly prescribed to treat hypert…
Select three medications commonly prescribed to treat hypertension.
An antagonist agent binds to a receptor and
An antagonist agent binds to a receptor and
You are treating a patient who you suspect has been poisoned…
You are treating a patient who you suspect has been poisoned by ingesting a large quantity of pills. A medicine that would MOST likely be administered to the patient is
A paramedic who has been on duty for 6 months (without a per…
A paramedic who has been on duty for 6 months (without a personal day) begins to show signs of physical and emotional breakdown. He is cynical and does not seem to be able to sleep. These are signs of
Which of the following is essential for normal ventilation t…
Which of the following is essential for normal ventilation to occur?
What is essential in getting an accurate blood pressure read…
What is essential in getting an accurate blood pressure reading?
When a cardiac cell is in its resting state, it is said to b…
When a cardiac cell is in its resting state, it is said to be