The Task

Through your activities of this WebQuest, you will research various cardiac rhythms. The WebQuest will expose you to rhythm analysis and identification.

For each cardiac rhythm analyzed, you will determine from which chamber of the heart the rhythm originate, the inherent heart rate of the rhythm, the cause(s) of the rhythm, treatment options and implications for the patients quality of life.

Upon completion of the WebQuest, you will complete a 10 item evaluation tool and you will be required to develop a patient plan of care to address the following statements

Identify Mr. Jones cardiac dysrhythmia and describe how his cardiac rhythm deviates from a normal ECG complex.
Describe the abnormal physiology of Mr. Jones conduction system related to his cardiac arrhythmia.
Describe potential causes of Mr. Jones arrhythmia.
List the possible nursing interventions/ treatments options for Mr. Jones arrhythmia.

 

You will receive immediate feedback of your 10 item evaluation tool. Your care plan will be evaluated utilizing a scoring rubric.


 

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