Asked by Kousar Gulzar on May 16, 2024
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The nurse is assessing if the patient needs a 12-lead ECG.Which of the following indications,if identified,indicates that a 12-lead ECG should be obtained? (Select all that apply. )
A) Suspected acute coronary syndromes including myocardial infarction
B) History of smoking 2 packs per day for 30 years
C) Evaluation of syncope
D) Disorders of the cardiac rhythm
12-Lead ECG
A diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart from twelve different viewpoints.
Acute Coronary Syndromes
A range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart, including heart attack and unstable angina.
Cardiac Rhythm
The pattern of electrical activity of the heart as it contracts, which determines the heart rate and rhythm.
- Comprehend the reasoning and consequences of acquiring a 12-lead ECG.
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Parampreet SinghMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C,D
Explanation :
Indications for 12-lead ECG include suspected acute cardiac syndromes including myocardial infarction,evaluation of implanted defibrillators and pacemakers,disorders of the cardiac rhythm,evaluation of syncope,evaluation of metabolic disorders,effects and side effects of pharmacotherapy,and evaluation of primary and secondary cardiomyopathic processes.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the reasoning and consequences of acquiring a 12-lead ECG.