Cardiac Dysrhythmias and Management Quiz

Test your understanding of cardiac dysrhythmias with these questions on symptoms, treatments, and ECG interpretations. Get ready to ace your cardiology exams!

#1

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

Bradycardia
Regular rhythm
Palpitations
Hypertension
#2

What is the term for an abnormal fast heart rhythm originating above the ventricles?

Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation
Supraventricular tachycardia
Atrial flutter
#3

What is the term for an abnormal heart rhythm originating below the atria?

Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation
Supraventricular tachycardia
Atrial flutter
#4

What is the term for an abnormally slow heart rate?

Tachycardia
Fibrillation
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
#5

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with the development of ventricular dysrhythmias?

Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypocalcemia
Hypokalemia
#6

In the context of cardiac dysrhythmias, what does the term 'QT interval' represent?

Time between atrial depolarization and ventricular depolarization
Time between ventricular depolarization and repolarization
Time between atrial repolarization and ventricular depolarization
Time between atrial depolarization and atrial repolarization
#7

What is the primary goal of treatment in a patient with atrial flutter?

Rate control
Rhythm control
Blood pressure stabilization
Fluid resuscitation
#8

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated atrial fibrillation?

Hypertension
Heart block
Thromboembolism
Ventricular tachycardia
#9

What is the term for a brief episode of rapid, regular heartbeats that spontaneously resolves?

Atrial flutter
Ventricular fibrillation
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Atrial fibrillation
#10

What is the first-line drug of choice for the acute termination of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?

Atropine
Adenosine
Epinephrine
Amiodarone
#11

Which ECG lead is commonly used to monitor the electrical activity of the heart in the lateral wall?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead V1
Lead aVL
#12

Which of the following is a characteristic of ventricular fibrillation?

Regular and organized rhythm
No discernible rhythm
Slow heart rate
Consistent P waves
#13

Which medication is commonly used for rhythm control in atrial fibrillation?

Digoxin
Metoprolol
Warfarin
Amiodarone
#14

What is the primary mechanism of action of beta-blockers in managing cardiac dysrhythmias?

Increase heart rate
Block calcium channels
Block beta-adrenergic receptors
Enhance sodium influx
#15

Which ECG finding is characteristic of third-degree heart block?

Prolonged PR interval
Absence of P waves
Narrow QRS complex
Inverted T waves

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