NCLEX RN Practice Question # 597
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 597.
Nclex
Atrial fibrillation
Description
- Multiple rapid impulses from many foci depolarize in the atria in a totally disorganized manner at a rate of 350 to 600 times/min.
- The atria quiver, which can lead to the formation of thrombi.
- No definitive P wave can be observed, only fibrillatory waves before each QRS.
Interventions
- Administer oxygen.
- Administer anticoagulants as prescribed because of the risk of emboli.
- Administer cardiac medications as prescribed to control the ventricular rhythm and assist in the maintenance of cardiac output.
- Prepare the client for cardioversion as prescribed.
- Instruct the client in the use of medications as prescribed to control the dysrhythmia.