Question 1

R to R intervals that exhibit no similarity are termed:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A wide QRS complex is determined by a measurement of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Heart rate below 60 beats per minute is termed:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Question 8

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 9

The normal heart rate is ________ beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 12

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The PR interval is considered normal if it is between:

Accepted Answer

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

R to R intervals that exhibit no similarity are termed:

A wide QRS complex is determined by a measurement of:

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

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:

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

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

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

The normal heart rate is ________ beats per minute.

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

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

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

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

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

The PR interval is considered normal if it is between:

The Anatomy of the Heart Structure

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Basic Electrophysiology

The Electrical Conduction System

The Electrocardiogram

Introducing the Sinus Rhythms

Introducing the Atrial Rhythms

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Introducing the Ventricular Rhythms

Introducing the Heart Block Rhythms

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Exam 6: Interpretation of an Ekg Strips

R to R intervals that exhibit no similarity are termed:

A wide QRS complex is determined by a measurement of:

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

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:

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

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

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

The normal heart rate is ________ beats per minute.

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

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

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

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

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

The PR interval is considered normal if it is between:

The Anatomy of the Heart Structure

Cardio Vascular 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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