• Describe myocardial electrophysiology and conduction.
• Describe a normal electrocardiogram complex.
• Demonstrate a systematic approach to ECG rhythm analysis and interpretation.
• Analyze and interpret selected sinus, atrial, AV node, ventricular dysrhythmias, and AV blocks.
• Describe predisposing factors and conduction defects associated with selected sinus, atrial, AV node, ventricular dysrhythmias, and AV blocks.
• Explain the impact of selected sinus, atrial, AV node, ventricular dysrhythmias, and AV blocks on the components of oxygen supply and demand.
• Link patient responses to alterations in oxygen supply and demand balance resulting from selected sinus, atrial, AV node, ventricular dysrhythmias, and AV blocks.
• Choose appropriate interventions to manage selected sinus, atrial, AV node, ventricular dysrhythmias, and AV blocks (e.g., cardioversion, defibrillation, medications, pacemaker therapy).
• Identify indications for pacemaker therapy.
• Describe the contribution of cardiac pacemakers to oxygen supply and demand balance and end-organ perfusion.
• Identify common routes used for temporary pacemaker therapy.
• Describe component parts and typical settings of a temporary pacemaker.
• Explain the functions of a single chamber pacemaker using the NBG pacemaker coding system.
• Recognize pacemaker activity on an ECG rhythm strip.
• Recognize common pacemaker malfunctions on an ECG rhythm strip.
• Describe basic troubleshooting procedures for failure to capture, failure to pace and inappropriate sensing of pacemakers.