Question 1

Which abnormal ventricular mechanism has a QRS rate bewteen 250 and 350 bpm?

Accepted Answer

A)  ventricular flutter 
B)  ventriculary tachycardia 
C)  ventricular fibrillation 
D)  ventricular dysrhythmia 
A)  ventricular flutter 
B)  ventriculary tachycardia 
C)  ventricular fibrillation 
D)  ventricular dysrhythmia A

Question 2

On an ECG when the ventricular heart rate is regular,the rate can be determined by counting the number of large squares between two consecutive QRS complexes then

Accepted Answer

A)  dividing 300 by that number of large squares 
B)  dividing 200 by that number of large squares 
C)  dividing 400 by that number of large squares 
D)  dividing 600 by that number of large squares 
A)  dividing 300 by that number of large squares 
B)  dividing 200 by that number of large squares 
C)  dividing 400 by that number of large squares 
D)  dividing 600 by that number of large squares A

Question 3

If there are 9 QRS complexes found in 2 vertical 3 second marks on an ECG,what would the rate equal?

Accepted Answer

A)  90 
B)  45 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  90 
B)  45 
C)  60 
D)  80 A

Question 4

Which of the following is recommended to be administered via the ET tube for stable ventricular tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lidocaine 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Amiodarone 
D)  Epinephrine 
A)  Lidocaine 
B)  Magnesium 
C)  Amiodarone 
D)  Epinephrine

Question 5

Which ECG abnormality is characterized by the absence of a P wave,a wide bizarre QRS,followed by a T wave of opposite polarity?

Accepted Answer

A)  PVC 
B)  PAC 
C)  Sinus block 
D)  Atrial flutter 
A)  PVC 
B)  PAC 
C)  Sinus block 
D)  Atrial flutter

Question 6

Which dysrhythmia is characterized by a normal P-QRS-T complex,multiple missing P-QRS-T complexes,followed by a normal P-QRS-T complex?

Accepted Answer

A)  sinus arrest 
B)  sinus block 
C)  asystole 
D)  trigeminy 
A)  sinus arrest 
B)  sinus block 
C)  asystole 
D)  trigeminy

Question 7

What is the term for the repeating ECG pattern in which two sinus beats are followed by a PVC?

Accepted Answer

A)  trigeminy 
B)  bigeminy 
C)  trisomy 
D)  ventricular tachycardia 
A)  trigeminy 
B)  bigeminy 
C)  trisomy 
D)  ventricular tachycardia

Question 8

What is the term for the occurrence of three or more PVCs in a row?

Accepted Answer

A)  ventricular tachycardia 
B)  trigeminy 
C)  ventricular flutter 
D)  ventricular fibrillation 
A)  ventricular tachycardia 
B)  trigeminy 
C)  ventricular flutter 
D)  ventricular fibrillation

Question 9

When the PR interval consistently exceeds 0.20 seconds in duration and the QRS rate is 60-100,which abnormality is present?

Accepted Answer

A)  first degree AV block 
B)  second degree AV block 
C)  complete AV block 
D)  asystole 
A)  first degree AV block 
B)  second degree AV block 
C)  complete AV block 
D)  asystole

Question 10

How is the rate determined on an ECG when the ventricular heart rate is irregular?

Accepted Answer

A)  Count the number of QRS complexes in a 2 vertical marks then multiply by 10 
B)  Count the number of QRS complexes in 3 vertical marks then multiply by 10 
C)  Count the number of QRS complexes in a 2 vertical marks then multiply by 6 
D)  Count the number of QRS complexes in a 3 vertical marks then multiply by 6 
A)  Count the number of QRS complexes in a 2 vertical marks then multiply by 10 
B)  Count the number of QRS complexes in 3 vertical marks then multiply by 10 
C)  Count the number of QRS complexes in a 2 vertical marks then multiply by 6 
D)  Count the number of QRS complexes in a 3 vertical marks then multiply by 6

Question 11

In which dysrhythmias would ff waves be present?

Accepted Answer

A)  atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation 
B)  PAC and atrial tachycardia 
C)  atrial flutter and bigeminy 
D)  bigeminy and atrial tachycardia 
A)  atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation 
B)  PAC and atrial tachycardia 
C)  atrial flutter and bigeminy 
D)  bigeminy and atrial tachycardia

Question 12

Which abnormal atrial mechanism is often one of the first signs of CHF?

Accepted Answer

A)  atrial bigeminy 
B)  atrial tachycardia 
C)  atrial flutter 
D)  atrial fibrillation 
A)  atrial bigeminy 
B)  atrial tachycardia 
C)  atrial flutter 
D)  atrial fibrillation

Question 13

Which of the following can produce a pulseless arrest?
I.Asystole
II.Ventricular tachycardia
III.Ventricular fibrillation
IV.Pulseless electrical activity

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, III, and IV 
B)  II and III only 
C)  II, III, and IV only 
D)  I, III, and IV only 
A)  I, II, III, and IV 
B)  II and III only 
C)  II, III, and IV only 
D)  I, III, and IV only

Question 14

Which atrial abnormality results in an atrial rate of 130-250 bpm with a normal ventricular rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  atrial tachycardia 
B)  atrial bigeminy 
C)  atrial flutter 
D)  atrial fibrillation 
A)  atrial tachycardia 
B)  atrial bigeminy 
C)  atrial flutter 
D)  atrial fibrillation

Question 15

What is the recommended range of joules used by a biphasic defibrillator for the tretament of VF?

Accepted Answer

A)  120-200 
B)  60-120 
C)  200-240 
D)  240-300 
A)  120-200 
B)  60-120 
C)  200-240 
D)  240-300

Question 16

What is the term for the occurence of two PVCs in a row?

Accepted Answer

A)  paired PVCs or couplets 
B)  bigeminy 
C)  trigeminy 
D)  ventricular tachycardia 
A)  paired PVCs or couplets 
B)  bigeminy 
C)  trigeminy 
D)  ventricular tachycardia

Question 17

Which abnormal atrial mechanism is associated with anxiety,excessive ingestion of caffeine or alcohol and early stages of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A)  atrial tachycardia 
B)  atrial bigeminy 
C)  atrial flutter 
D)  atrial fibrillation 
A)  atrial tachycardia 
B)  atrial bigeminy 
C)  atrial flutter 
D)  atrial fibrillation

Question 18

In atrial fibrillation,what is the approximate atrial rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  300-600 bpm 
B)  100-300 bpm 
C)  200-400 bpm 
D)  400-800 bpm 
A)  300-600 bpm 
B)  100-300 bpm 
C)  200-400 bpm 
D)  400-800 bpm

Question 19

In the adult at rest,what is the term for a heart rate less than 60 beats/min?

Accepted Answer

A)  bradycardia 
B)  tachycardia 
C)  normal heart rate 
D)  third degree heart block 
A)  bradycardia 
B)  tachycardia 
C)  normal heart rate 
D)  third degree heart block

Question 20

What variance in RR intervals must be present to be considered sinus arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 10% 
B)  more than 20% 
C)  more than 30% 
D)  more than 40% 
A)  more than 10% 
B)  more than 20% 
C)  more than 30% 
D)  more than 40%

Which abnormal ventricular mechanism has a QRS rate bewteen 250 and 350 bpm?

On an ECG when the ventricular heart rate is regular,the rate can be determined by counting the number of large squares between two consecutive QRS complexes then

If there are 9 QRS complexes found in 2 vertical 3 second marks on an ECG,what would the rate equal?

Which of the following is recommended to be administered via the ET tube for stable ventricular tachycardia?

Which ECG abnormality is characterized by the absence of a P wave,a wide bizarre QRS,followed by a T wave of opposite polarity?

Which dysrhythmia is characterized by a normal P-QRS-T complex,multiple missing P-QRS-T complexes,followed by a normal P-QRS-T complex?

What is the term for the repeating ECG pattern in which two sinus beats are followed by a PVC?

What is the term for the occurrence of three or more PVCs in a row?

When the PR interval consistently exceeds 0.20 seconds in duration and the QRS rate is 60-100,which abnormality is present?

How is the rate determined on an ECG when the ventricular heart rate is irregular?

In which dysrhythmias would ff waves be present?

Which abnormal atrial mechanism is often one of the first signs of CHF?

Which of the following can produce a pulseless arrest? I.Asystole II.Ventricular tachycardia III.Ventricular fibrillation IV.Pulseless electrical activity

Which atrial abnormality results in an atrial rate of 130-250 bpm with a normal ventricular rate?

What is the recommended range of joules used by a biphasic defibrillator for the tretament of VF?

What is the term for the occurence of two PVCs in a row?

Which abnormal atrial mechanism is associated with anxiety,excessive ingestion of caffeine or alcohol and early stages of menopause?

In atrial fibrillation,what is the approximate atrial rate?

In the adult at rest,what is the term for a heart rate less than 60 beats/min?

What variance in RR intervals must be present to be considered sinus arrhythmia?

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Exam 14: ECG Interpretation

Which abnormal ventricular mechanism has a QRS rate bewteen 250 and 350 bpm?

On an ECG when the ventricular heart rate is regular,the rate can be determined by counting the number of large squares between two consecutive QRS complexes then

If there are 9 QRS complexes found in 2 vertical 3 second marks on an ECG,what would the rate equal?

Which of the following is recommended to be administered via the ET tube for stable ventricular tachycardia?

Which ECG abnormality is characterized by the absence of a P wave,a wide bizarre QRS,followed by a T wave of opposite polarity?

Which dysrhythmia is characterized by a normal P-QRS-T complex,multiple missing P-QRS-T complexes,followed by a normal P-QRS-T complex?

What is the term for the repeating ECG pattern in which two sinus beats are followed by a PVC?

What is the term for the occurrence of three or more PVCs in a row?

When the PR interval consistently exceeds 0.20 seconds in duration and the QRS rate is 60-100,which abnormality is present?

How is the rate determined on an ECG when the ventricular heart rate is irregular?

In which dysrhythmias would ff waves be present?

Which abnormal atrial mechanism is often one of the first signs of CHF?

Which of the following can produce a pulseless arrest? I.Asystole II.Ventricular tachycardia III.Ventricular fibrillation IV.Pulseless electrical activity

Which atrial abnormality results in an atrial rate of 130-250 bpm with a normal ventricular rate?

What is the recommended range of joules used by a biphasic defibrillator for the tretament of VF?

What is the term for the occurence of two PVCs in a row?

Which abnormal atrial mechanism is associated with anxiety,excessive ingestion of caffeine or alcohol and early stages of menopause?

In atrial fibrillation,what is the approximate atrial rate?

In the adult at rest,what is the term for a heart rate less than 60 beats/min?

What variance in RR intervals must be present to be considered sinus arrhythmia?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon DioxideTransport

Acid Base Balance

Ventilation Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12 ECG System

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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