ECG Analysis: Rhythm Recognition
(Relias)
What is the normal PR interval for an atrial fibrillation rhythm? - ANS-Not applicable
Which of the following measures the time from the start of atrial depolarization to the
start of ventricular depolarization? - ANS-PR Interval
Which of the following is associated with sinus tachycardia? - ANS-anxiety, fear, pain
What is the normal duration for the PR interval? - ANS-0.12-0.20
What is characteristic of standard ECG paper? - ANS-Comprised of small boxes
measuring 0.04 seconds
Which rhythm occurs when the atrial rate and ventricular rate occur independently? -
ANS-Third Degree Block
What is a characteristic of sinus bradycardia? - ANS-less than 60 bpm
What part of the heart is the origin of an idioventricular rhythm? - ANS-Ventricles
What ECG rhythm has no discernible P waves, irregular fibrillatory waves, and an
irregular R to R interval? - ANS-Atrial fibrillation
What helps determine if a patient is Â"toleratingÂ" a rhythm? - ANS-Blood pressure and
level of consciousness
What part of the heart ejects blood into the aorta? - ANS-Left Ventricle
When placing a 5 lead ECG on a patient, which lead would be placed on the right 4th
intercostal space? - ANS-V
True or False: Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia is caused by at least three ectopic atrial
pacemakers and has a rate of greater than 100 beats per minute. - ANS-True
What is a potential cause of PVCs? - ANS-Hypokalemia
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