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Principles 2, Test 3, pacemakers slides 22-30
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Nursing
Graduate
11/20/2009

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supression of the SA or AV node with drugs can cause what to a person who is paced?
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it may abolish underlying rythm and render the pt truly pacer dependent
Term
inhalation agents can cause prolonged Q-T. T of F
Definition
true
Term
monopolar or bipolar electrocautery should be used with a pacer?
Definition
bipolar, if you have to use mono, pure cut is better than coag
Term
if using monopolar ECU, where should the return pad be placed?
Definition
on your taint, as far away from the pacer as possible
Term
MI, acid-base disturbance, electrolyte abnormalities, and abnormal antiarrythmic drug levels can all have what effect on the pacemaker?
Definition
it can cause failure
Term
who should evaluate the pacer post op?
Definition
a competent authority
Term
what is the most common arrythmia presentation for a pt who needs an ICD
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VT or VF
Term
In a pt with an ICD, after VF onset, how long until they get shocked? how is VT usually treated by the ICD?
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10-15 seconds, VT is usually with an override pacing feature
Term
during ICD placement, after lead placement what must occur in order for the threshold to be determined?
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the pt must be driven into VT/VF and then shocked out with the ICD
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intraop, what should be done to the ICD in order to suspend its function?
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place a magnet on it
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