NRNP 6566F Week 3: Management of Arrhythmias

Week 3

Posted on: Monday, March 15, 2021 12:11:54 PM EDT

Hi Students,

Welcome to week 3. I will be grading your branching exercise this week. Please make sure you review the rubric as I always provide feedback on ways to improve. Use the comments to help you for the next branching exercise.

This week you will be learning about cardiac arrhythmias. You will have a 10 question knowledge check. The questions are short answer. But some of the answers may only be one word. You will also need to identify rhythms on EKG strips.

I know these knowledge checks are only 10 points each, but they end up being 15% of your grade, so please make sure you complete on time and answer all the questions to be eligible for maximum points.

Your knowledge check is due March 22 @ 0159 est.

Also, here are some links to the American Heart Association website on common non-invasive cardiac tests and invasive cardiac tests so you can get more familiar with tests you may be ordering and interpreting.

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/diagnosing-a-heart-attack/noninvasive-tests-and-procedures

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/diagnosing-a-heart-attack/invasive-tests-and-procedures

If you look under doc sharing, you will find study guides for the midterm and final exam.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Please let me know if there are any questions, concerns, comments.

Best,

Week 3: Management of Arrhythmias

When you encounter issues with the heating and cooling system in your home, a technician can typically help diagnose and resolve the issue. Part of this resolution may include regular maintenance and upkeep.

The resolution to arrhythmia problems depends on type and severity of the issues. Options include medications, invasive therapies, electrical devices, or surgery. It is also possible that regular maintenance in the form of lifestyle changes are required or necessary.

This week, you examine strategies and options for effectively managing arrhythmias. You explore diagnostic approaches, and you examine the appropriate tactics for managing arrhythmias once diagnosed.

Learning Objective – NRNP 6566F Week 3: Management of Arrhythmias

Students will:

Identify concepts related to diagnostics, confirmation, and treatment for arrhythmias

Learning Resources

Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)

January, C. T., Wann, L. S., Calkins, H., Chen, L. Y., Cigarroa, J. E., Cleveland, J. C., …Yancy, C. W. (2019). 2019 AHA/ACC/HRS focused update of the 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS guideline for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society in collaboration with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Circulation, 140(2), e125–e151. doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000665

Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

Management of Atrial Fibrillation for the AGACNP

Dr. Tony Anno reviews and explains atrial fibrillation for the AGACNP in practice. A detailed review of the risk factors resulting from and contributing to the risk of atrial fibrillation is also examined. (14 m)

Basic Echocardiography for the AGACNP

Dr. Tony Anno provides a comprehensive review of basic echocardiography for the AGACNP. Important concepts and skills are detailed that are required of the AGACNP in ordering and interpreting results from an echocardiogram. (16m)

Knowledge Check: Arrhythmia Management

Complete the 10-question Knowledge Check to gauge your understanding of this module’s content.

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Complete the Knowledge Check