The nurse is interpreting an ECG strip. What would describe paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)? Select all that apply.

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1. The QRS width should be less than 0.12 second.
2. A heart rate between 150 and 250 beats per minute is used to describe paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
3. A P wave hidden in the preceding T wave preventing correct measurement of the PR interval describes paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
4. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia is an increased rate that can start abruptly and cease quickly when viewing a cardiac monitor.
5. Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia has an abrupt beginning and ending and is witnessed by the use of cardiac monitoring. There is no specific treatment for this dysrhythmia.

The Nurse Is Interpreting an ECG Strip