Which Criteria Should the Nurse Use When Assessing an ECG

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which criteria should the nurse use when assessing an ECG strip for atrial fibrillation?

• A) Ventricular rate is usually regular in R to R distancing.
• B) Atrial rate runs 350 to 600 with an unequal ratio of P to QRS.
• C) P waves are regular and vary in ratio to QRS.
• D) QRS width is wide due to a conductivity delay.

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