Question 1

Graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart is recorded in the form of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  ultrasound. 
B)  electrocardiogram. 
C)  sonogram. 
D)  angiogram. 
A)  ultrasound. 
B)  electrocardiogram. 
C)  sonogram. 
D)  angiogram. B

Question 2

Normally,one complete cardiac cycle is represented by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  QRS pattern. 
B)  PR pattern. 
C)  PQRST pattern. 
D)  R on T pattern. 
A)  QRS pattern. 
B)  PR pattern. 
C)  PQRST pattern. 
D)  R on T pattern. C

Question 3

Which leads are the standard leads?

Accepted Answer

A)  I,II,III 
B)  aVR,aVL,aVF 
C)  v4,v5,v6 
D)  v1,v2,v3 
A)  I,II,III 
B)  aVR,aVL,aVF 
C)  v4,v5,v6 
D)  v1,v2,v3 A

Question 4

The T wave is often referred to as the ________ phase of the cardiac cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  resting 
B)  intense 
C)  working 
D)  moving 
A)  resting 
B)  intense 
C)  working 
D)  moving

Question 5

EKG paper leaves the machine at a constant speed of ________ millimeters per second.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  50 
C)  15 
D)  25 
A)  75 
B)  50 
C)  15 
D)  25

Question 6

The baseline on an EKG strip is also referred to as a(n)________ line.

Accepted Answer

A)  middle 
B)  central 
C)  isoelectric 
D)  graph 
A)  middle 
B)  central 
C)  isoelectric 
D)  graph

Question 7

The printed record of the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  rhythm strip. 
B)  electrode. 
C)  view. 
D)  lead. 
A)  rhythm strip. 
B)  electrode. 
C)  view. 
D)  lead.

Question 8

The chest leads are also called ________ leads.

Accepted Answer

A)  augmented 
B)  precordial 
C)  standard 
D)  bipolar 
A)  augmented 
B)  precordial 
C)  standard 
D)  bipolar

Question 9

Which leads are bipolar?

Accepted Answer

A)  v4,v5,v6 
B)  v1,v2,v3 
C)  aVL,aVF,V6 
D)  leads I,II,III 
A)  v4,v5,v6 
B)  v1,v2,v3 
C)  aVL,aVF,V6 
D)  leads I,II,III

Question 10

EKG paper is divided into small squares. Each is 1 mm in height and width and represents a time interval of:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.04 seconds. 
B)  0.12 seconds. 
C)  0.20 seconds. 
D)  0.08 seconds. 
A)  0.04 seconds. 
B)  0.12 seconds. 
C)  0.20 seconds. 
D)  0.08 seconds.

Question 11

EKG is a graphic tracing of the ________ activity of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrical 
B)  universal 
C)  mechanical 
D)  action 
A)  electrical 
B)  universal 
C)  mechanical 
D)  action

Question 12

Leads that have one positive and one negative electrode are:

Accepted Answer

A)  biphasic. 
B)  bipolar. 
C)  multipolar. 
D)  unipolar. 
A)  biphasic. 
B)  bipolar. 
C)  multipolar. 
D)  unipolar.

Question 13

The wave that represents depolarization of both atria is the ________ wave.

Accepted Answer

A)  R 
B)  T 
C)  S 
D)  Q 
E) P 
A)  R 
B)  T 
C)  S 
D)  Q 
E) P

Question 14

All of the following information can be obtained from the EKG strip analysis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  regularity. 
B)  cardiac output. 
C)  rhythm. 
D)  heart rate. 
A)  regularity. 
B)  cardiac output. 
C)  rhythm. 
D)  heart rate.

Question 15

An adhesive pad that contains conductive gel and is designed to be attached to the patient's skin is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulator. 
B)  strip. 
C)  electrode. 
D)  lead. 
A)  stimulator. 
B)  strip. 
C)  electrode. 
D)  lead.

Question 16

5 small squares are equal to:

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 sec. 
B)  25 sec 
C)  0.20 sec. 
D)  5 sec. 
A)  2.5 sec. 
B)  25 sec 
C)  0.20 sec. 
D)  5 sec.

Question 17

Darker lines further divide EKG graph paper every fifth square. Each large square measures 5 mm in height and width and represents a time interval of:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.20 seconds. 
B)  0.10 seconds. 
C)  0.4 seconds. 
D)  0.12 seconds. 
A)  0.20 seconds. 
B)  0.10 seconds. 
C)  0.4 seconds. 
D)  0.12 seconds.

Question 18

In the standard lead II,the current flows:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive to ground. 
B)  negative to positive. 
C)  positive to negative. 
D)  negative to ground. 
A)  positive to ground. 
B)  negative to positive. 
C)  positive to negative. 
D)  negative to ground.

Question 19

In Einthoven's triangle,which side of the triangle is formed by lead II?

Accepted Answer

A)  From left arm to left leg 
B)  From right arm to left leg 
C)  From right arm to left arm 
D)  From left leg to right leg 
A)  From left arm to left leg 
B)  From right arm to left leg 
C)  From right arm to left arm 
D)  From left leg to right leg

Question 20

Which side of Einthoven's triangle is formed by lead I?

Accepted Answer

A)  From right arm to left leg 
B)  From left leg to right leg 
C)  From left arm to left leg 
D)  From right arm to left arm 
A)  From right arm to left leg 
B)  From left leg to right leg 
C)  From left arm to left leg 
D)  From right arm to left arm

Graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart is recorded in the form of a(n):

Normally,one complete cardiac cycle is represented by the:

Which leads are the standard leads?

The T wave is often referred to as the ________ phase of the cardiac cycle.

EKG paper leaves the machine at a constant speed of ________ millimeters per second.

The baseline on an EKG strip is also referred to as a(n)________ line.

The printed record of the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n):

The chest leads are also called ________ leads.

Which leads are bipolar?

EKG paper is divided into small squares. Each is 1 mm in height and width and represents a time interval of:

EKG is a graphic tracing of the ________ activity of the heart.

Leads that have one positive and one negative electrode are:

The wave that represents depolarization of both atria is the ________ wave.

All of the following information can be obtained from the EKG strip analysis EXCEPT:

An adhesive pad that contains conductive gel and is designed to be attached to the patient's skin is a(n):

5 small squares are equal to:

Darker lines further divide EKG graph paper every fifth square. Each large square measures 5 mm in height and width and represents a time interval of:

In the standard lead II,the current flows:

In Einthoven's triangle,which side of the triangle is formed by lead II?

Which side of Einthoven's triangle is formed by lead I?

The Anatomy of the Heart Structure

Cardio Vascular Physiology: Function

Basic Electrophysiology

The Electrical Conduction System

Interpretation of an Ekg Strips

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

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Exam 5: The Electrocardiogram

Graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart is recorded in the form of a(n):

Normally,one complete cardiac cycle is represented by the:

Which leads are the standard leads?

The T wave is often referred to as the ________ phase of the cardiac cycle.

EKG paper leaves the machine at a constant speed of ________ millimeters per second.

The baseline on an EKG strip is also referred to as a(n)________ line.

The printed record of the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n):

The chest leads are also called ________ leads.

Which leads are bipolar?

EKG paper is divided into small squares. Each is 1 mm in height and width and represents a time interval of:

EKG is a graphic tracing of the ________ activity of the heart.

Leads that have one positive and one negative electrode are:

The wave that represents depolarization of both atria is the ________ wave.

All of the following information can be obtained from the EKG strip analysis EXCEPT:

An adhesive pad that contains conductive gel and is designed to be attached to the patient's skin is a(n):

5 small squares are equal to:

Darker lines further divide EKG graph paper every fifth square. Each large square measures 5 mm in height and width and represents a time interval of:

In the standard lead II,the current flows:

In Einthoven's triangle,which side of the triangle is formed by lead II?

Which side of Einthoven's triangle is formed by lead I?

The Anatomy of the Heart Structure

Cardio Vascular Physiology: Function

Basic Electrophysiology

The Electrical Conduction System

Interpretation of an Ekg Strips

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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