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CMT Final Exam Study Guide
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CMT Final Exam Study GuideIf one PVC interrupts a regular sinus rhythm strip use ________ method may be used to calculate heart rate. State this information under "___________": R-R's regular, but interrupted by a PVC. - ANSWER-
1500, Rhythm
6 second strips with 2 or more _______________ beats - you may use six second method for calculating heart rate (if PVC/PJC, count in heart rate) - ANSWER-premature
For rhythms with _________, ____________, ________________, _____________ , use six second method to calculate HR - ANSWER-V-TACH, pauses, arrest, escape beats
1st step in rhythm analysis is heart ___________ - ANSWER-rhythm
If you measure a QRS .12 or greater, consider ________________ for answer - ANSWER-wide QRS
______ is the best lead to assess left or right bundle branch block - ANSWER-V1
For a strip with a PVC or V-TACH RUN, consider the pattern ___________________ - ANSWER-irregular
Define rhythmicity - ________ __________________ - ANSWER-heart rhythm
Define _________________- shape and size of specific complex or waveform - ANSWER-morphology
Minimum length before interruption of a tracing is ___________ seconds - ANSWER-6
The ventricles are ___________ at max systole - ANSWER-empty
Know how to identify fine/coarse ventricular fibrillation - ANSWER-
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