AACN's ECG Test Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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AACN's ECG Test Exam Questions And
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In a patient with a second degree AV block, you understand that impulses coming from the SA
node are randomly being blocked at ___. - answerIn the AV node
Using the small box method there are 15 small boxes between one R wave and the next. The ...
AACN's ECG Test Exam Questions And
Correct Answers
In a patient with a second degree AV block, you understand that impulses coming from the SA
node are randomly being blocked at ___. - answer✔In the AV node
Using the small box method there are 15 small boxes between one R wave and the next. The rate
on this strip is: - answer✔The rate is 75 beats/min
The J point is useful in determining the amount of ST elevation or depression the patient has
because it represents the exact point where the ___ and ___. - answer✔QRS complex finishes;
ST segment begins
A second-degree AV block type 2 has a high risk of progressing to complete heart block -
answer✔True
Lead (I) - answer✔Lateral surface
Lead III - answer✔Inferior surface
Lead V1 - answer✔Septal area
Lead V4 - answer✔Anterior surface
What does the PR segment represent? - answer✔The PR segment represents the travel time from
the AV node to the purkinje fibers
Second degree AV block type I is usually a transient rhythm that requires no emergent treatment
- answer✔True
You are caring for a 58-year-old male who came into the ED this morning complaining of
dizziness and mild chest discomfort. He is placed on the bedside monitor, analyze the rhythm
and note it to be second degree AV block type II. This patient has a significant history for
myocardial infarction four months ago and hypertension. Current medications; aspirin 81 mg
daily, hydrochlorothiazide 50/100 mg daily, lopressor 100 mg three times daily. What could be
the cause of this patient's current rhythm? What would be an appropriate intervention? -
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