Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 764 of 2368
The nurse sees premature ventricular contractions that land on the T wave of the preceding beat. For which rhythm is the client at risk?
- First-degree AV block
- Sinus bradycardia
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Respiratory sinus arrhythmia
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Correct answer: Ventricular tachycardia
A PVC on the T wave is the R on T phenomenon and can trigger ventricular tachycardia.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Interpret Basic ECG: Ventricular Rhythms. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026