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

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

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