Cardiac Electrophysiology and ECG Elements Quiz

Test your knowledge on ECG elements, intervals, arrhythmias, and more with our comprehensive quiz on cardiac electrophysiology.

#1

What does the P wave represent in an ECG?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
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#2

Which cardiac arrhythmia is characterized by chaotic, irregular atrial activity on an ECG?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Sinus bradycardia
Atrioventricular block
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#3

What is the normal heart rate range for adults at rest?

60-90 beats per minute
90-120 beats per minute
120-150 beats per minute
150-180 beats per minute
1 answered
#4

What is the primary role of the Q wave in an ECG?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Ventricular repolarization
Indicates septal depolarization
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#5

In an ECG, what does the term 'isoelectric line' represent?

Baseline indicating no electrical activity
Atrial depolarization
Ventricular repolarization
T wave inversion
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#6

Which part of the heart's conduction system is known as the 'pacemaker'?

Atrioventricular (AV) node
Bundle of His
Sinoatrial (SA) node
Purkinje fibers
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#7

What is the typical duration of the QRS complex in a normal ECG?

Less than 0.06 seconds
0.08 to 0.12 seconds
0.16 to 0.20 seconds
More than 0.25 seconds
2 answered
#8

Which lead is commonly used to assess the heart's electrical activity in the frontal plane?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Lead aVR
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#9

What is the primary function of the PR interval in an ECG?

Indicates atrial depolarization
Measures atrial repolarization
Represents ventricular depolarization
Evaluates atrioventricular conduction time
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#10

Which interval on an ECG represents the time taken for ventricular depolarization and repolarization?

PR interval
QRS complex
QT interval
ST segment
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#11

Which type of ECG lead records electrical activity between two electrodes, one active and one reference?

Unipolar lead
Bipolar lead
Augmented lead
Precordial lead
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#12

What is the purpose of the T wave in an ECG?

Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
Atrial depolarization
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#13

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

Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
Hyponatremia
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#14

In the context of ECG, what is the significance of the ST segment?

Atrial repolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Ventricular repolarization
Ischemia or infarction
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#15

Which ECG finding is associated with a 'sawtooth' pattern and often indicative of atrial flutter?

Prolonged QT interval
Delta wave
T wave inversion
F waves
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#16

What is the significance of the T wave in an ECG?

Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
Atrial depolarization
1 answered
#17

What does the term 'ST elevation' typically indicate on an ECG?

Ischemia
Infarction
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
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#18

Which electrolyte imbalance is associated with the development of U waves on an ECG?

Hypocalcemia
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
1 answered
#19

What does the term 'bundle branch block' refer to in the context of cardiac conduction?

Delayed atrial depolarization
Impaired ventricular repolarization
Delayed ventricular depolarization
Impaired atrial repolarization
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