The Nurse Is Reviewing a Client's Cardiac Rhythm in an Electrocardiogram

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing a client's cardiac rhythm in an electrocardiogram and notes that the reading shows the P wave and PR interval are absent. Which condition does the nurse interpret from this result?

• A)Ventricular fibrillation
• B)Premature ventricular contractions
• C)Atrial fibrillation
• D)First-degree atrioventricular (AV) block

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Definitions:

Head

The upper part of the human body, or the leading or front part of something.

Umbilical Region

The area of the abdomen around the navel or umbilicus, often used as a reference point in medical examinations.

Navel

The scar on the abdomen that marks where the umbilical cord was attached in the womb, also known as the belly button.

Inferior Location

A position below or lower than another part of the body or structure, typically used in anatomical descriptions.