08/06/2026
β‘ 10 ECG Rhythms Every Nurse Must Know β€οΈ
ECG interpretation is a critical nursing skill that can help identify life-threatening arrhythmias before it's too late.
π Included Rhythms:
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Normal Sinus Rhythm (NSR)
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Sinus Bradycardia
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Sinus Tachycardia
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Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
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Atrial Flutter
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Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
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Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
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Asystole
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Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)
π‘ NCLEX Tip:
Always assess the patient firstβnot just the monitor. Treat the patient, not the rhythm strip.
π¨ Remember:
VF and Pulseless VT are shockable rhythms.
Asystole and PEA are NOT shockable.
βNCLEX Challenge:
Which of these rhythms is characterized by an βirregularly irregularβ rhythm with no distinct P waves?
π Comment your answer below!