03.01 Normal Sinus Rhythm

Overview of Normal Sinus Rhythm

1. Learn the 6 step rhythm interpretation to identify a normal sinus rhythm
   

Nursing Points for Normal Sinus Rhythm

General Normal Sinus Rhythm Information

1. Normal Sinus Rhythm
   1. SA node  generates electrical impulse
   2. Normal heart beat
2. 6 step to rhythm interpretation
   1. Regular rhythm
      1. Count the small boxes between R waves
      2. Equal # between each
         1. Regular  
      3. Unequal # between each
         1. Irregular
   2. Rate
      1. Between 60-100
   3. P:QRS ratio
      1. 1 P wave
      2. 1 QRS complex
   4. PR interval
      1. 0.12-0.20 seconds
   5. QRS complex
      1. 0.06-.012 seconds
   6. Solve
      1. Sinus Rhythm

Assessment

1. Normal heart rate
2. Normal rhythm

Therapeutic Management for Normal Sinus Rhythm

1. Monitor EKG

Nursing Concepts

1. EKG Rhythms