Cardiac Arrhythmias and Electrocardiogram Interpretation Quiz

Test your knowledge on ECG interpretation and arrhythmias with these 15 questions covering myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, QT interval, and more in cardiology.

#1

Which of the following ECG leads is commonly used to diagnose myocardial infarction?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Lead V1
#2

What does the P wave represent in an ECG?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#3

What does the QRS complex represent in an ECG?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#4

What does the T wave represent in an ECG?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#5

What does the QT interval represent on an ECG?

Atrial depolarization to ventricular depolarization
Atrial depolarization to ventricular repolarization
Ventricular depolarization to ventricular repolarization
Atrial repolarization to ventricular repolarization
#6

Which of the following arrhythmias is characterized by an irregularly irregular rhythm?

Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Ventricular fibrillation
Sinus bradycardia
#7

What is the treatment of choice for ventricular tachycardia with a pulse?

Defibrillation
Cardioversion
Amiodarone
Adenosine
#8

Which of the following medications is known to prolong the QT interval on an ECG?

Amiodarone
Lidocaine
Digoxin
Atropine
#9

In which lead is the ST segment typically analyzed for ischemic changes?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Lead V5
#10

Which arrhythmia is characterized by a regular rhythm with a 'sawtooth' pattern of atrial activity?

Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Ventricular tachycardia
Sinus tachycardia
#11

Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with a prolonged QT interval on an ECG?

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypomagnesemia
#12

Which of the following ECG findings is consistent with hyperkalemia?

Peaked T waves
Prolonged PR interval
Short QT interval
Widened QRS complex
#13

What is the characteristic ECG finding in ventricular fibrillation?

Absence of P waves and irregular QRS complexes
Sawtooth-shaped baseline with narrow QRS complexes
Regular rhythm with absent QRS complexes
Fine or coarse ventricular fibrillatory waves
#14

What is the most appropriate treatment for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response in a hemodynamically unstable patient?

Amiodarone
Digoxin
Synchronized cardioversion
Beta-blockers
#15

What is the hallmark ECG finding in ventricular fibrillation?

Regular rhythm with narrow QRS complexes
Absence of P waves and irregular QRS complexes
Regular rhythm with absent QRS complexes
Fine or coarse ventricular fibrillatory waves

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