Cardiac Rhythms Module

Cardiac Rhythm Analysis

Thomas E. O'Brien
AS CCT CRAT RMA

Objectives

Update July, 2021. this module now includes a quiz that becomes available after the user reviews all module contents. Passing the quiz grants a certificate of achievement

At the conclusion of this training module the reader will be able to:

• Recall the following:
• Time is represented horizontally
• Voltage/amplitude is represented vertically on the graph paper
• Each small box has a time value of 0.04 second
• Each large box has a time value of 0.20 second
• Standard paper speed is 25mm/sec and can be adjusted
• Standard calibration is 10mm/mV and can be adjusted
• Recognize the difference between regular and irregular rhythms
• Utilize proper method for determining heart rate
• Properly describe P wave and recall the origin of the electrical activity
• Accurately measure the PR interval and recall the normal range
• Properly describe the QRS complex and recall what this electrical event represents
• Accurately measure QRS complex and recall the normal range