Cardioversion and Pacing Competency Validation 2026

6. Post-procedure ____________ is essential after cardioversion and should include settings, rhythm strips, patient response, and any complications.
7. Temporary external pacing used for unstable bradycardia through adhesive pads on the chest and back is called ____________ pacing.
8. Because pacing is uncomfortable, an __________ may be ordered to improve tolerance.
14. As a treatment for unstable tachyarrythmia, __________ __________ times the shock with the ORS complex.
15. This ECG finding confirms the pacer is delivering a stimulus before a widened QRS appears.
16. Failure to _______ intrinsic beats can lead to firing on the T wave.

1. The electrical output of a transcutaneous pacer is measured in _________.
2. Synchronized cardioversion delivers the shock on this part of the ECG cycle.
3. This pacing mode fires only when the patient's heart rate drops below the programmed rate.
4. This rhythm requires unsynchronized high-energy shock rather than synchronized cardioversion.
5. ____________ is often used first for symptomatic bradycardia before transcutaneous pacing.
9. Failure to _________ occurs when pacing spikes appear but the heart does not respond.
10. Before delivering a synchronized shock, the team must stand _______ of the patient and bed.
11. The ______ button on the defibrillator must be activated before each synchronized cardioversion.
12. This skin injury can occur if pads are placed incorrectly or the chest is wet during a shock delivery.
13. Cardioversion pads should not be placed directly over this implanted cardiac device.
16. To prevent a __________, patients with atrial fibrillation should be on anticoagulants before and after an elective cardioversion.