Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Nurses' Notes0930:
The client arrives to the ED and reports a "fluttering" and "racing" heartbeat. The client also reports dizziness and shortness of breath.
0945:
Client placed on telemetry, cardiac rhythm is irregular, tachycardia and has unclear P waves. 0955:
Doctor in to assess patient. Orders received.
Vital Signs
0940:
Blood pressure 165/88 mm Hg Pulse rate 126/min Respiratory rate 22/min
Oxygen saturation 94% on room air