Progressive Care Nursing PCCN Exam Prep

Answer- D - All of the following are causes of Atrial Fibrillation except nephritic syndrome. Atrial fibrialltion is defined as the atrial beats which are uncoordinated, rapid and not well organized. This causes ineffective emptying of the artia. Different factors particularly any trauma to the heart can cause atrial fibrillation. Nephrotic syndrome is itself a different clinical entity. It has nothing to do with heart rhythm and rate, as do the other choices on the list.