Cardiac Dysrhythmias Quiz

Test your knowledge on cardiac dysrhythmias with this quiz covering symptoms, treatments, and complications. Perfect for medical students and professionals.

#1

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

Regular and strong pulse
Irregular and rapid pulse
Steady and slow pulse
No pulse
4 answered
#2

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

60-80 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
40-50 beats per minute
120-140 beats per minute
4 answered
#3

What term describes an abnormally slow heart rate, usually less than 60 beats per minute?

Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
Fibrillation
3 answered
#4

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically exceeding 100 beats per minute?

Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Arrhythmia
3 answered
#5

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

Conducting electrical signals between atria and ventricles
Initiating the heartbeat
Regulating blood flow
Producing hormones
4 answered
#6

Which cardiac dysrhythmia is characterized by a chaotic and rapid heartbeat?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Bradycardia
Atrial flutter
4 answered
#7

What is the primary role of the atrioventricular (AV) node in the heart?

Initiating the heartbeat
Conducting electrical signals between atria and ventricles
Regulating blood flow
Producing hormones
3 answered
#8

In the ECG waveform, what does the P-wave represent?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
3 answered
#9

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

Hypertension
Stroke
Hyperglycemia
Osteoporosis
3 answered
#10

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

Cardiac arrest
Myocardial infarction
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
Ventricular fibrillation
3 answered
#11

Which medication is commonly used to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?

Aspirin
Digoxin
Adenosine
Furosemide
3 answered
#12

Which cardiac dysrhythmia is associated with a prolonged QT interval on an ECG?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Long QT syndrome
Atrioventricular block
3 answered
#13

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

Increasing heart rate
Blocking sodium channels
Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors
Stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system
3 answered
#14

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

Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypermagnesemia
3 answered
#15

Which class of antiarrhythmic drugs primarily works by blocking sodium channels in cardiac cells?

Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
3 answered

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