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The nurse is assessing a rhythm strip that shows an irregular rhythm with no identifiable P waves. What is this patient’s rhythm? 

The nurse observes a rhythm strip showing wide, bizarre QRS complexes, and no identifiable P waves. What is the nurse’s best next action?

A patient with hypovolemic shock shows delayed capillary refill, cool clammy skin, and their MAP is 55 mmHg. What medication should the nurse prioritize administering?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock. Which of the following hemodynamic values will be increased in cardiogenic shock? Select all that apply.

A patient with coronary artery disease reports chest pain at rest. Their 12-lead EKG shows ST depression. What is the best way to describe this patient’s chest pain?

A nurse is providing education to a patient with a permanent pacemaker. Which statement by the patient shows a need for further teaching?  

A nurse is preparing to administer alteplase (tPA) to a patient with a STEMI. What is the priority complication the nurse would monitor for?

The nurse obtains the rhythm strip below. They see consistent p waves, QRS complexes, and T waves. Waveforms are regular. The calculated rate is approximately 130 bpm. The patient has a corresponding pulse to the rhythm strip. Which of the following best describes this rhythm? 

A nurse is assessing a patient with infective endocarditis, the nurse notes their Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score has changed from 15 to 10 and they’ve developed slurred speech. What is the priority concern?

A patient presents with fatigue, pallor, and dyspnea on exertion (DOE) Which of the following diagnoses in this patient’s medical history does the nurse relate all of these symptoms to?