A Client's Electrocardiograph (ECG)tracing Shows a Run of Sustained Ventricular

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client's electrocardiograph (ECG) tracing shows a run of sustained ventricular tachycardia.What is the nurse's first action?

• A) Assess airway, breathing, and level of consciousness.
• B) Administer an amiodarone bolus followed by a drip.
• C) Cardiovert the client with a biphasic defibrillator.
• D) Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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Definitions:

EDV

End-Diastolic Volume, the amount of blood in the ventricles of the heart immediately before it contracts.

ESV

End-Systolic Volume, the volume of blood in the ventricle at the end of contraction, just before ventricular relaxation.

HR

An acronym for Heart Rate, which is the number of times the heart beats per minute, an important indicator of cardiovascular health.