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Telemetry Rhythm Interpretation Worksheet

Four strip-analysis blocks that force the same systematic six-step method every time — rate, regularity, P waves, PR, QRS, then the call. Tape in practice strips from tele class or sketch them, and finish each block with the nursing action.

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Rhythm Interpretation WorksheetName ____________ Date ________

Strip 1Lead ______Date / Time ____________Pt ____________

Attach or sketch a 6-second strip

1 · Rate (atrial / ventricular)

2 · Regularity (R–R, P–P)

3 · P waves (present? one per QRS? upright?)

4 · PR interval (sec)

5 · QRS width (sec)

6 · Interpretation

Action — monitor / notify / treat:

Strip 2Lead ______Date / Time ____________Pt ____________

Attach or sketch a 6-second strip

1 · Rate (atrial / ventricular)

2 · Regularity (R–R, P–P)

3 · P waves (present? one per QRS? upright?)

4 · PR interval (sec)

5 · QRS width (sec)

6 · Interpretation

Action — monitor / notify / treat:

Strip 3Lead ______Date / Time ____________Pt ____________

Attach or sketch a 6-second strip

1 · Rate (atrial / ventricular)

2 · Regularity (R–R, P–P)

3 · P waves (present? one per QRS? upright?)

4 · PR interval (sec)

5 · QRS width (sec)

6 · Interpretation

Action — monitor / notify / treat:

Strip 4Lead ______Date / Time ____________Pt ____________

Attach or sketch a 6-second strip

1 · Rate (atrial / ventricular)

2 · Regularity (R–R, P–P)

3 · P waves (present? one per QRS? upright?)

4 · PR interval (sec)

5 · QRS width (sec)

6 · Interpretation

Action — monitor / notify / treat:

Normal Intervals

PR 0.12–0.20 s (3–5 small boxes)QRS < 0.12 s (< 3 small boxes)QT < ½ the R–R intervalRate: 300 ÷ large boxes between R waves

Apex Nursing · apex-nursing.com — educational worksheet; confirm rhythm interpretations with your instructor or monitor tech.

Educational use only. Practice interpretations on this worksheet are for learning — clinical rhythm changes are verified on the monitor and escalated per unit protocol. This material supports nursing education and exam review. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional policy, or medical direction. Always follow facility protocols and current provider orders.

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