Interpreting the Heart Rhythm

What & Where to Look

MODULE 3 NRSG450

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Interpreting the Heart Rhythm

Determine the rate:

1. Read the rate off the monitor.

2. Run off a 6 second strip, count number of QRS complexes and multiply by 10.

3. Select two typical R wave peaks and use “time-box” scale.

Anchoring the Information:

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Anchoring the Information:

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Anchoring the Information:

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Interpreting the Heart RhythmDetermine the rhythm:

Look for patternLook for pattern

Regularly Regular?

Irregularly Regular?

Irregularly Irregular?

Anchoring the Information:

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