NURS 3104 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Biomedical Engineering, Cardiac Output, Electromagnetic Interference
16 Oct 2017
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After a temporary or a permanent pacemaker is inserted, the patient"s heart rate and rhythm are monitored by ecg. The pacemaker"s settings are noted and compared with the ecg recordings to assess pacemaker function. Pacemaker malfunction is detected by examining the pacemaker spike and its relationship to the surrounding ecg complexes. In addition, cardiac output and hemodynamic stability are assessed to identify the patient"s response to pacing and the adequacy of pacing. The appearance or increasing frequency of dysrhythmia is observed and reported to the physician. The patient may complain of continuous throbbing or pain. these symptoms are reported to the physician. the patient with a temporary pacemaker is also assessed for electrical interference and the development of microshock. The nurse observes for potential sources of electrical hazards. All electrical equipment used in the vicinity of the patient should be grounded. Improperly grounded equipment can generate leakage of current capable of producing ventricular brillation.
