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Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Education Poster Project

Due: Sat Feb 21, 2026 11:59am

Ungraded, 50 Possible Points50 Points Possible

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Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Education Poster Project

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.

Step 1: Choose ONE Topic

Select one of the following cardiac rhythms or conditions:

Rhythm Options

· Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib)

· Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

· Ventricular Tachycardia (VT – with/without pulse)

· Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)

· 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Degree AV Block

· Bundle Branch Blocks (LBBB or RBBB)

Cardiac Emergency Option

· 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?)

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.

2. 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)

3. 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.

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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

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

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

Cardiac Rhythm Poster Project

Cardiac Rhythm Poster Project
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
Pathophysiology Explanation	10 pts Exemplary Clear, accurate description of electrical conduction issue; strong linkage to cardiac output/perfusion. 7 pts Proficient Adequate explanation with some missing detail or unclear connections. 4 pts Developing Minimal, vague, or inaccurate pathophysiology.	/ 10 pts
ECG Strip Example & Interpretation	10 pts Exemplary High-quality, labeled strip with accurate interpretation of key waveform features. 7 pts Proficient Strip included and mostly accurate; labeling or interpretation incomplete. 4 pts Developing Strip missing, poorly labeled, or inaccurate.	/ 10 pts
ECG Findings & Key Characteristics	10 pts Exemplary All hallmark rhythm features clearly listed (rate, regularity, P-waves, PR/QRS changes). 7 pts Proficient Most features included; some missing information. 4 pts Developing Incomplete or inaccurate rhythm characteristics.	/ 10 pts
Priority Interventions & Reperfusion Goals	10 pts Exemplary Accurate, high-priority nursing interventions; includes reperfusion targets when required. 7 pts Proficient Interventions generally correct but lacking detail or missing reperfusion details. 4 pts Developing Incorrect, incomplete, or unclear interventions.	/ 10 pts
Poster Quality, Organization & Sources	10 pts Exemplary Visually professional, well-organized, readable at a distance; 2+ scholarly sources in APA format. 7 pts Proficient Mostly clear and organized; minor formatting or APA errors; readability issues. 4 pts Developing Cluttered, disorganized, or missing/incorrect sources.	/ 10 pts

CardiacRhythmInterpretationEducationPosterProject.docx

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Education Poster Project

Due: Sat Feb 21, 2026 11:59am

Ungraded, 50 Possible Points50 Points Possible

Attempt

In Progress

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Education Poster Project

Step 1: Choose ONE Topic

Select one of the following cardiac rhythms or conditions:

Rhythm Options

· Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib)

· Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

· Ventricular Tachycardia (VT – with/without pulse)

· Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)

· 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Degree AV Block

· Bundle Branch Blocks (LBBB or RBBB)

Cardiac Emergency Option

· 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?)

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.

2. 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)

3. 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.

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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

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

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

Cardiac Rhythm Poster Project

Cardiac Rhythm Poster Project
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
Pathophysiology Explanation	10 pts Exemplary Clear, accurate description of electrical conduction issue; strong linkage to cardiac output/perfusion. 7 pts Proficient Adequate explanation with some missing detail or unclear connections. 4 pts Developing Minimal, vague, or inaccurate pathophysiology.	/ 10 pts
ECG Strip Example & Interpretation	10 pts Exemplary High-quality, labeled strip with accurate interpretation of key waveform features. 7 pts Proficient Strip included and mostly accurate; labeling or interpretation incomplete. 4 pts Developing Strip missing, poorly labeled, or inaccurate.	/ 10 pts
ECG Findings & Key Characteristics	10 pts Exemplary All hallmark rhythm features clearly listed (rate, regularity, P-waves, PR/QRS changes). 7 pts Proficient Most features included; some missing information. 4 pts Developing Incomplete or inaccurate rhythm characteristics.	/ 10 pts
Priority Interventions & Reperfusion Goals	10 pts Exemplary Accurate, high-priority nursing interventions; includes reperfusion targets when required. 7 pts Proficient Interventions generally correct but lacking detail or missing reperfusion details. 4 pts Developing Incorrect, incomplete, or unclear interventions.	/ 10 pts
Poster Quality, Organization & Sources	10 pts Exemplary Visually professional, well-organized, readable at a distance; 2+ scholarly sources in APA format. 7 pts Proficient Mostly clear and organized; minor formatting or APA errors; readability issues. 4 pts Developing Cluttered, disorganized, or missing/incorrect sources.	/ 10 pts

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