The Basics Module 2 (Basic-Module2)

Module 2 reviews the materials that are taught after the anatomy and physiology, and principles of electrophysiology portion of the Electrophysiology Training Program.  You may review the material at your leisure for review or take the quiz for CEU credit.  You may visit the site multiple times before you take the quiz for credit, as the goal is mastery of the material.  The link to the quiz is found on the classroom page on the left margin.  We hope you enjoy the course.

The EKG Complex and Arrhythmia Review

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED AUDIENCE:

 The purpose of this 1 1/2 hour module is to acquaint the electrophysiology lab staff or electrophysiology nurse with the components of the ECG complex and with an overview of the cardiac arrhythmias which most commonly occur.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:

1. Name at least 3 diseases which alter the shape of the P wave.  2.  Recall the implications of increased P wave width, notched P waves, tall P waves, and biphasic P waves in specified leads.  3. Define the normal width of the PR interval.  4.  Relate the significance of a displaced PR segment.  5.  Successfully label various types of QRS complexes.  6.  List 7 features of the QRS which are routinely inspected and the significance of abnormal findings.  7. Identify the location of the J point on an EKG complex.  8. Recall 2 methods of rate calculation.  9. List the 5 steps required for proper analysis of an EKG strip.  10. State the normal width of a QRS.  11. State the criteria for normal sinus rhythm.  12. Relate situation(s) in which sinus bradycardia and sinus tachycardia are treated.  13. List 3 types of PSVT.  14.  Relate the ECG findings in PSVT.  15.  Describe the anatomic location where atrial flutter ablation is performed.  16.  Recall 3 treatment issues/options for atrial fibrillation.  17.  Identify 3 features of a PVC.  18.  Differentiate features and treatment approaches for NSVT versus VT.  19.  Define AV block and describe the gradations of AV block that exist.  20.  Identify various forms of AV block on selected rhythm strips.

 CREDIT:  AACN File #12851-04, 1.5 Contact Hours, Category A, and expires 3/6/07. California Board of Nursing: CEP 12206-601, 1.5 Contact Hours or 0.15 CEU's.

To receive credit you must study the material, complete the quiz and submit the quiz to us. You must have a 70% score to pass the test and receive your credit. You may take the test 3 times.  A certificate of completion will be sent to you upon receipt of a satisfactory test score.

The objectives for the module should help guide your studies.  Quiz questions were developed from these objectives.

 Choose the Registration button on left column to enroll.

You may purchase the actual course book EKG for EP by Linda Moulton, RN MS if you desire. The book is not mandatory to take this online course.  The book is available at www.orderanddisorder.com. Or you may select to order it when registering for this online course on the registration page.

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