Question 1

Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped into the aorta each minute by the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A beat originating from the AV junction that appears later than the next expected sinus beat is called a(n)_____ _____ _____.

Accepted Answer

junctional

Question 3

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the _____ _____ _____ (which carries blood from the head and upper extremities),the _____ _____ _____ (which carries blood from the lower body),and the _____ _____ (which receives blood from the intracardiac circulation).

Accepted Answer

superior vena cava;

Question 4

Which of the following are chest leads?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leads I and aVL 
B)  Leads I,II,and III 
C)  Leads V1,V2,V3,V4,V5,V6 
D)  Leads I,II,III,aVR,aVL,and aVF 
A)  Leads I and aVL 
B)  Leads I,II,and III 
C)  Leads V1,V2,V3,V4,V5,V6 
D)  Leads I,II,III,aVR,aVL,and aVF

Question 5

The left atrium receives blood from the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta 
B)  pulmonary veins 
C)  pulmonary arteries 
D)  inferior vena cava 
A)  aorta 
B)  pulmonary veins 
C)  pulmonary arteries 
D)  inferior vena cava

Question 6

Proper positioning of the electrodes for leads I,II,and III requires placement on the patient's torso.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The anterior surface of the heart consists primarily of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  left atrium 
B)  right atrium 
C)  left ventricle 
D)  right ventricle 
A)  left atrium 
B)  right atrium 
C)  left ventricle 
D)  right ventricle

Question 8

Describe the appearance of a pathologic Q wave.

Accepted Answer

An abnormal (i.e.,pathologic)Q wave is m

Question 9

Indicate the heart surface viewed by each of the following:
 Leads II, 111, aVF_________________________
Leads V1, V2_____________________________
Leads V3, V4______________________________
Leads I, aVL V5, V6________________________

Accepted Answer

None

Question 10

The term ectopic refers to an extra muscle bundle consisting of working myocardial tissue that forms a connection between the atria and ventricles outside the normal conduction system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When is the term intraventricular conduction delay used?

Accepted Answer

A QRS measuring 0.10 to 0.12 seconds is

Question 12

List five signs or symptoms of decreased cardiac output.

Accepted Answer

Signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac

Question 13

Complete the following:
$\begin{array}{ll}
\text { Lead } & \text { Heart Surface Viewed } \
\mathrm{V}_{1} &---------- \
\mathrm{~V}_{2} & ----------  \
\mathrm{~V}_{3} & ----------  \
\mathrm{~V}_{4} & ----------  \
\mathrm{~V}_{5} & ----------  \
\mathrm{~V}_{6} & ----------  \
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

None

Question 14

Where is the positive electrode placed in lead III?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right arm 
B)  Left arm 
C)  Left leg or foot 
D)  Right leg or foot 
A)  Right arm 
B)  Left arm 
C)  Left leg or foot 
D)  Right leg or foot

Question 15

Lead III views the _____ wall of the left ventricle.

Accepted Answer

A)  septal 
B)  inferior 
C)  posterior 
D)  lateral 
A)  septal 
B)  inferior 
C)  posterior 
D)  lateral

Question 16

In the limb leads,the ST-segment is normally isoelectric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n)_____ _____ occurs as a result of an electrical impulse from a supraventricular site (such as the SA node)discharging at the same time as an ectopic site in the ventricles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_____ _____ occurs as a result of...

Question 18

If the AV junction paces the heart,the electrical impulse must travel in a backward direction to activate the atria.This is called _____ conduction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the AV junction paces the heart,the...

Question 19

A _____ bundle branch block produces a QS pattern in lead V1.

Accepted Answer

Question 20

The electrocardiogram (ECG)is a reflection of the heart's mechanical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped into the aorta each minute by the heart.

A beat originating from the AV junction that appears later than the next expected sinus beat is called a(n)___ _ ___.

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the ___ _ _ (which carries blood from the head and upper extremities),the _ _ _ (which carries blood from the lower body),and the _ ___ (which receives blood from the intracardiac circulation).

Which of the following are chest leads?

The left atrium receives blood from the _____.

Proper positioning of the electrodes for leads I,II,and III requires placement on the patient's torso.

The anterior surface of the heart consists primarily of the _____.

Describe the appearance of a pathologic Q wave.

Indicate the heart surface viewed by each of the following: Leads II, 111, aVF___________ Leads V₁, V₂_ Leads V₃, V₄ Leads I, aVL V₅, V₆________

The term ectopic refers to an extra muscle bundle consisting of working myocardial tissue that forms a connection between the atria and ventricles outside the normal conduction system.

When is the term intraventricular conduction delay used?

List five signs or symptoms of decreased cardiac output.

Complete the following: Lead Heart Surface Viewed ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Where is the positive electrode placed in lead III?

Lead III views the _____ wall of the left ventricle.

In the limb leads,the ST-segment is normally isoelectric.

A(n)_ _ occurs as a result of an electrical impulse from a supraventricular site (such as the SA node)discharging at the same time as an ectopic site in the ventricles.

If the AV junction paces the heart,the electrical impulse must travel in a backward direction to activate the atria.This is called _____ conduction.

A _____ bundle branch block produces a QS pattern in lead V₁.

The electrocardiogram (ECG)is a reflection of the heart's mechanical activity.

Anatomy and Physiology

Basic Electrophysiology

Sinus Mechanisms

Atrial Rhythms

Junctional Rhythms

Ventricular Rhythms

Heart Blocks

Pacemaker Rhythms

Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG

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Exam 10: Post-Test

Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped into the aorta each minute by the heart.

A beat originating from the AV junction that appears later than the next expected sinus beat is called a(n)_____ _____ _____.

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the _____ _____ _____ (which carries blood from the head and upper extremities),the _____ _____ _____ (which carries blood from the lower body),and the _____ _____ (which receives blood from the intracardiac circulation).

Which of the following are chest leads?

The left atrium receives blood from the _____.

Proper positioning of the electrodes for leads I,II,and III requires placement on the patient's torso.

The anterior surface of the heart consists primarily of the _____.

Describe the appearance of a pathologic Q wave.

Indicate the heart surface viewed by each of the following: Leads II, 111, aVF_________________________ Leads V1, V2_____________________________ Leads V3, V4______________________________ Leads I, aVL V5, V6________________________

The term ectopic refers to an extra muscle bundle consisting of working myocardial tissue that forms a connection between the atria and ventricles outside the normal conduction system.

When is the term intraventricular conduction delay used?

List five signs or symptoms of decreased cardiac output.

Complete the following: Lead Heart Surface Viewed ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Where is the positive electrode placed in lead III?

Lead III views the _____ wall of the left ventricle.

In the limb leads,the ST-segment is normally isoelectric.

A(n)_____ _____ occurs as a result of an electrical impulse from a supraventricular site (such as the SA node)discharging at the same time as an ectopic site in the ventricles.

If the AV junction paces the heart,the electrical impulse must travel in a backward direction to activate the atria.This is called _____ conduction.

A _____ bundle branch block produces a QS pattern in lead V1.

The electrocardiogram (ECG)is a reflection of the heart's mechanical activity.

Anatomy and Physiology

Basic Electrophysiology

Sinus Mechanisms

Atrial Rhythms

Junctional Rhythms

Ventricular Rhythms

Heart Blocks

Pacemaker Rhythms

Introduction to the 12-Lead ECG

Filters

A beat originating from the AV junction that appears later than the next expected sinus beat is called a(n)___ _ ___.

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the ___ _ _ (which carries blood from the head and upper extremities),the _ _ _ (which carries blood from the lower body),and the _ ___ (which receives blood from the intracardiac circulation).

Indicate the heart surface viewed by each of the following: Leads II, 111, aVF___________ Leads V₁, V₂_ Leads V₃, V₄ Leads I, aVL V₅, V₆________

A(n)_ _ occurs as a result of an electrical impulse from a supraventricular site (such as the SA node)discharging at the same time as an ectopic site in the ventricles.

A _____ bundle branch block produces a QS pattern in lead V₁.