Cardiac Arrhythmias and Their Recognition Quiz

Test your understanding of cardiac electrophysiology with questions on symptoms, ECG waves, medications, and more. How well do you know cardiac arrhythmias?

#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of atrial fibrillation?

Regular heartbeat
Chest pain
Irregular heartbeat
Low blood pressure
#2

What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?

Conducting electrical impulses to the ventricles
Initiating the heart's electrical impulse
Regulating blood pressure
Storing oxygen for the heart muscle
#3

What is the term for a brief episode of rapid, irregular heartbeats that often resolves on its own?

Ventricular tachycardia
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Supraventricular tachycardia
Atrial flutter
#4

Which type of cardiac arrhythmia is often associated with a fluttering sensation in the chest and shortness of breath?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Atrial flutter
Supraventricular tachycardia
#5

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with Torsades de pointes, a specific type of ventricular tachycardia?

Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyponatremia
#6

What is the normal range for the resting heart rate in adults?

60-100 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
120-140 beats per minute
#7

Which type of cardiac arrhythmia is characterized by a fast, regular heartbeat?

Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
#8

Which ECG wave represents ventricular depolarization?

P-wave
QRS complex
T-wave
U-wave
#9

What is the term for a prolonged, chaotic, and rapid rhythm originating from the ventricles?

Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Supraventricular tachycardia
#10

Which condition is characterized by the absence of electrical activity in the heart, leading to a lack of pulse and consciousness?

Asystole
Bradycardia
Premature atrial contraction
Ventricular fibrillation
#11

What is the primary goal of antiarrhythmic medications?

Increasing heart rate
Restoring normal heart rhythm
Lowering blood pressure
Reducing blood clot formation
#12

In which phase of the cardiac action potential does the rapid influx of sodium ions occur?

Phase 0
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
#13

What is the term for the delay in the electrical impulse as it passes through the atrioventricular (AV) node?

Bundle branch block
P-wave dispersion
PR interval prolongation
QRS complex widening
#14

Which medication is commonly used to treat ventricular arrhythmias?

Warfarin
Amiodarone
Aspirin
Metoprolol
#15

In atrial flutter, what is the characteristic ECG pattern known as?

Sawtooth pattern
Delta wave
Torsades de pointes
QRS complex widening
#16

Which electrolyte imbalance can contribute to the development of cardiac arrhythmias?

Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypocalcemia
Hyperkalemia
#17

Which cardiac arrhythmia is often associated with a rapid and chaotic rhythm, leading to ineffective pumping of the heart?

Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Ventricular fibrillation
Supraventricular tachycardia
#18

What is the term for the interval on an ECG that represents the time it takes for the electrical impulse to travel through the ventricles?

PR interval
QT interval
ST segment
RR interval
#19

Which cardiac arrhythmia is often referred to as a 'heart block'?

Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Supraventricular tachycardia
Atrioventricular block

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