Asked by Mindy Gracie Butler on Jun 30, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring who is experiencing occasional premature ventricular contractions.Which of the following actions demonstrate appropriate protocol? (Select all that apply. )
A) Review alarm trends and waveforms at least once per shift.
B) Review alarm trends and waveforms upon report of an alarm.
C) Record at least one rhythm strip per shift to the patient's medical record.
D) Report any unexpected outcomes to the health care provider at the end of the shift.
Premature Ventricular Contractions
Heartbeats that occur earlier than they should, originating from the ventricles and disrupting the normal heart rhythm.
Continuous Cardiac Monitoring
The ongoing observation of heart activity, typically using electronic equipment, to detect heart conditions.
Alarm Trends
Refers to the patterns or changes in the frequency and types of alarms in a healthcare setting, often analyzed to improve patient safety and reduce alarm fatigue among healthcare workers.
- Identify appropriate interventions when a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring shows irregular rhythms or unexpected outcomes.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify appropriate interventions when a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring shows irregular rhythms or unexpected outcomes.
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