• [x] Describe myocardial electrophysiology and conduction.
• [x] 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.