Question 1

The normal heart rate is ________ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-40 
B)  60-100 
C)  40-60 
D)  40-120 
A)  20-40 
B)  60-100 
C)  40-60 
D)  40-120 B

Question 2

When utilizing the 6-second method, you count the number of R waves in a six-second strip and multiply by:

Accepted Answer

A)  5. 
B)  10. 
C)  15. 
D)  20. 
A)  5. 
B)  10. 
C)  15. 
D)  20. B

Question 3

The PR interval is considered normal if it is between:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.04 and 0.08 seconds. 
B)  0.12 and 0.20 seconds. 
C)  0.20 and 0.24 seconds. 
D)  0.02 and 0.12 seconds. 
A)  0.04 and 0.08 seconds. 
B)  0.12 and 0.20 seconds. 
C)  0.20 and 0.24 seconds. 
D)  0.02 and 0.12 seconds. B

Question 4

Artifact is defined as EKG waveforms from sources outside the heart and is most often caused by all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  electrical impulses. 
B)  patient movement. 
C)  defective electrodes. 
D)  defective cables. 
A)  electrical impulses. 
B)  patient movement. 
C)  defective electrodes. 
D)  defective cables.

Question 5

A wide QRS complex is determined by a measurement of:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.04 seconds or greater. 
B)  0.08 seconds or less. 
C)  0.12 seconds or greater. 
D)  0.11 seconds or less. 
A)  0.04 seconds or greater. 
B)  0.08 seconds or less. 
C)  0.12 seconds or greater. 
D)  0.11 seconds or less.

Question 6

After making the determination utilizing the R-R interval, you then divide that into ________ to get your rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  400 
A)  100 
B)  200 
C)  300 
D)  400

Question 7

The point where the QRS complex meets the ST segment is commonly referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  P point. 
B)  Q point. 
C)  S point. 
D)  J point. 
A)  P point. 
B)  Q point. 
C)  S point. 
D)  J point.

Question 8

Step one of the 5-step approach for EKG interpretation is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  QRS complex. 
B)  PRI. 
C)  heart rhythm. 
D)  heart rate. 
A)  QRS complex. 
B)  PRI. 
C)  heart rhythm. 
D)  heart rate.

Question 9

Heart rate below 60 beats per minute is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  bradycardia. 
B)  tachycardia. 
C)  supraventricular. 
D)  idioventricular. 
A)  bradycardia. 
B)  tachycardia. 
C)  supraventricular. 
D)  idioventricular.

Question 10

A normal or narrow QRS complex indicates that the impulse was not formed in the ventricles and is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  supraventricular. 
B)  midventricular. 
C)  idioventricular. 
D)  aberrant conduction. 
A)  supraventricular. 
B)  midventricular. 
C)  idioventricular. 
D)  aberrant conduction.

Question 11

R to R intervals that exhibit no similarity are termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  irregularly irregular. 
B)  occasionally irregular. 
C)  regularly irregular. 
D)  regular. 
A)  irregularly irregular. 
B)  occasionally irregular. 
C)  regularly irregular. 
D)  regular.

Question 12

The term ________ is utilized when an impulse may be "above the ventricles."

Accepted Answer

A)  idioventricular 
B)  enterventricular 
C)  supraventricular 
D)  medventricular 
A)  idioventricular 
B)  enterventricular 
C)  supraventricular 
D)  medventricular

Question 13

A rhythm that originated in the SA node is determined by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  P wave with a negative deflection. 
B)  P wave with a positive deflection. 
C)  P wave that is not upright. 
D)  P wave that is inverted. 
A)  P wave with a negative deflection. 
B)  P wave with a positive deflection. 
C)  P wave that is not upright. 
D)  P wave that is inverted.

Question 14

When utilizing the R-R interval method to calculate the heart rate, you count the number of ________ between two R waves.

Accepted Answer

A)  large boxes 
B)  small boxes 
A)  large boxes 
B)  small boxes

Question 15

The sequential beating of the heart as a result of the generation of electrical impulses is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rhythm. 
B)  heart rate. 
C)  heart system. 
D)  heart regularity. 
A)  heart rhythm. 
B)  heart rate. 
C)  heart system. 
D)  heart regularity.

The normal heart rate is ________ beats per minute.

When utilizing the 6-second method, you count the number of R waves in a six-second strip and multiply by:

The PR interval is considered normal if it is between:

Artifact is defined as EKG waveforms from sources outside the heart and is most often caused by all the following EXCEPT:

A wide QRS complex is determined by a measurement of:

After making the determination utilizing the R-R interval, you then divide that into ________ to get your rate.

The point where the QRS complex meets the ST segment is commonly referred to as the:

Step one of the 5-step approach for EKG interpretation is the:

Heart rate below 60 beats per minute is termed:

A normal or narrow QRS complex indicates that the impulse was not formed in the ventricles and is termed:

R to R intervals that exhibit no similarity are termed:

The term ________ is utilized when an impulse may be "above the ventricles."

A rhythm that originated in the SA node is determined by a:

When utilizing the R-R interval method to calculate the heart rate, you count the number of ________ between two R waves.

The sequential beating of the heart as a result of the generation of electrical impulses is called:

The Anatomy of the Heart: Structure

Cardiovascular Physiology: Function

Basic Electrophysiology

The Electrical Conduction System

The Electrocardiogram

Introducing the Sinus Rhythms

Introducing the Atrial Rhythms

Introducing the Junctional Rhythms

Introducing the Ventricular Rhythms

Introducing the Heart Block Rhythms

Introducing the Pacemaker Rhythms

Assessment and Treatment of the Patient With Cardiac Emergencies

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Exam 6: Interpretation of an Ekg Strips

The normal heart rate is ________ beats per minute.

When utilizing the 6-second method, you count the number of R waves in a six-second strip and multiply by:

The PR interval is considered normal if it is between:

Artifact is defined as EKG waveforms from sources outside the heart and is most often caused by all the following EXCEPT:

A wide QRS complex is determined by a measurement of:

After making the determination utilizing the R-R interval, you then divide that into ________ to get your rate.

The point where the QRS complex meets the ST segment is commonly referred to as the:

Step one of the 5-step approach for EKG interpretation is the:

Heart rate below 60 beats per minute is termed:

A normal or narrow QRS complex indicates that the impulse was not formed in the ventricles and is termed:

R to R intervals that exhibit no similarity are termed:

The term ________ is utilized when an impulse may be "above the ventricles."

A rhythm that originated in the SA node is determined by a:

When utilizing the R-R interval method to calculate the heart rate, you count the number of ________ between two R waves.

The sequential beating of the heart as a result of the generation of electrical impulses is called:

The Anatomy of the Heart: Structure

Cardiovascular Physiology: Function

Basic Electrophysiology

The Electrical Conduction System

The Electrocardiogram

Introducing the Sinus Rhythms

Introducing the Atrial Rhythms

Introducing the Junctional Rhythms

Introducing the Ventricular Rhythms

Introducing the Heart Block Rhythms

Introducing the Pacemaker Rhythms

Assessment and Treatment of the Patient With Cardiac Emergencies

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