[Answered]: EKG and Arrhythmias: What should RN do first if…

EKG and Arrhythmias: What should RN do first if she/he notices abnormal waves on EKG monitor? Understand P wave, QRS, QT interval and what they represent? EKG changes in Hypokalemia vs Hyperkalemia? STEMI vs NSTEMI EKG changes/findings? Atrial Fibrillation characteristics, including if we check pulse or auscultate? PVC Characteristics, including if we check pulse or auscultate? When do we treat Bradycardia and how? How to treat Ventricular Tachycardia with pulse vs without pulse? How to treat Ventricular Fibrillation and what is the priority? Pacemaker/ICD Know what will you see on EKG monitor if pacemaker is functioning properly (spikes where for each type of pacemaker)? Patient education after they have Pacemaker/ICD placed?