Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Poster

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Poster

For this project, you will create a professional, patient-safety-focused educational poster on a selected cardiac rhythm or cardiac emergency. The poster must demonstrate your understanding of cardiac electrophysiology, rhythm interpretation, and priority nursing actions.

Check tips on how to do your Nursing Assignments.

Step 1: Choose ONE Topic

Select one of the following cardiac rhythms or conditions:

Rhythm Options

O Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib)

O Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

O Ventricular Tachycardia (VT – with/without pulse)

O Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)

O 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Degree AV Block

O Bundle Branch Blocks (LBBB or RBBB)

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Poster

Cardiac Emergency Option

O STEMI vs NSTEMI (side-by-side comparison)

Step 2: Poster Requirements

Your poster must include all of the following sections clearly labeled:

  1. Pathophysiology (What’s happening electrically?)

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Poster

Explain:

The electrical conduction issue causing the rhythm

What is happening in the atria, AV node, or ventricles

Impact on cardiac output and perfusion

What makes this dangerous for the patient

Use visuals or simplified drawings when possible.

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  1. Rhythm Strip Example

Include:

At least one high-quality, labeled ECG strip

Labels for P-wave, PR interval, QRS, QT, R-R pattern, etc. as relevant

Brief interpretation notes (rate, regular/irregular, waveform findings)

  1. ECG Findings/Key Characteristics

List diagnostic identifiers, such as:

Atrial/ventricular rate

Regularity

P-wave presence/absence

PR interval abnormalities

QRS width

Hallmark features (e.g., sawtooth waves, chaotic baseline, wide complex)

This is the “how to recognize it in real time” section.

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Poster

  1. Labs (if applicable)

Only include labs if your rhythm/condition uses them:

Troponins (STEMI/NSTEMI)

Electrolytes (esp. K+, Mg+)

TSH (for Afib if thyroid-related)

ABGs (if related to hypoxia-induced arrhythmias)

  1. Priority Interventions

Include nurse-driven and provider-driven interventions, such as:

What to assess first (LOC, perfusion, BP, symptoms)

What equipment to prepare (pads, suction, crash cart)

Medication management (amiodarone, adenosine, beta blockers, etc.)

Emergency actions (cardioversion, defibrillation, CPR)

When to call a rapid response or code

This section must emphasize safe practice and rapid recognition.

Check tips on how to do your Nursing Assignments.

  1. Reperfusion Goals (if applicable)

For STEMI vs NSTEMI ONLY:

Time-to-ECG (≤10 minutes)

Door-to-balloon (≤90 minutes)

Door-to-needle (≤30 minutes for thrombolytics)

Troponin trends

PCI vs medical management

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Poster

Poster Format Requirements

Your poster must be:

  • 1 page (PowerPoint slide, Canva poster, or PDF)
  • Professional, visually appealing, readable at a distance
  • Use of color-coding, icons, charts, or visuals encouraged
  • Minimum 18-point font
  • Limited text—use bullet points
  • Organized in logical sections

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Source Requirements

  • Minimum 2 scholarly sources (within 5–7 years)
  • APA 7th edition reference list in small text at the bottom
  • Sources may include:

✓ Cardiac texts

✓ ACLS guidelines

✓ UpToDate

✓ AHA resources

Submission

Submit the following:

  • Final poster (PDF or PPT)
  • Reference list (APA) if not included on poster
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