Junctional Rhythms

Question 0

Junctional Rhythms

-P’Wave in Lead II

Answer 0

1. The P Wave in Lead II is INVERTED

Question 1

Junctional Rhythm

• Criteria
• *TEST**

Answer 1

1. PR Interval is short (<.12)

2. P wave can come before, during or after QRS **

Question 2

Reminders on Junctional Rhythms

Answer 2

1. Always Regular
2. Don’t use 6 second method
3. P-wave is before during or after QRS

Question 3

Junctional Bradycardia

Answer 3

1. Most dangerous junctional rhythm EMERGENCY

2. HR 20-40

Question 4

Junctional Bradycardia

-Patient Presentation

Answer 4

1. Hypotension
2. Confusion
3. Chest Pain
4. Sweating

Question 5

Junctional Bradycardia Treatment

Answer 5

1. BEST treatment for junctional brady is EXTERNAL PACING

2. Give Atropine 0.5 mg 1st if external pacing is unavailable

Question 6

Page 18 Junctional Tachy Strip

Answer 6

TEST

Question 7

Junctional Rhythms

Answer 7

1. Premature and Escape
2. Junctional Rhythm
3. Accelerated Junctional
4. Juntional Tach
5. Junctional Brady