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Cardiac Rhythms Quiz

#1

Which of the following is a normal sinus rhythm?

Sinus bradycardia
Explanation

Normal rhythm, slow heart rate

#2

What is the normal range for the PR interval on an ECG?

0.04 to 0.10 seconds
Explanation

Atria to ventricles signal time

#3

What does the T wave represent on an ECG?

Ventricular repolarization
Explanation

Ventricles resetting

#4

What is the term for the delay between atrial depolarization and ventricular depolarization on an ECG?

PR interval
Explanation

Atria to ventricles signal

#5

What does the ST segment represent on an ECG?

Ventricular repolarization
Explanation

Ventricles resetting

#6

What is the term for the sequence of electrical activation and recovery of the myocardium?

Depolarization
Explanation

Heart muscle contracting

#7

What is the electrical axis of the heart indicative of?

Orientation of the heart's electrical activity
Explanation

Direction of heart's electrical signals

#8

Which ECG lead placement is used to view the inferior wall of the heart?

II, III, aVF
Explanation

Leads covering bottom part of heart

#9

Which ECG lead placement is used to view the lateral wall of the heart?

Lead I, aVL, V5, V6
Explanation

Leads on side of the heart

#10

In which cardiac rhythm does the heart's electrical activity originate from multiple ectopic foci rather than the sinoatrial node?

Atrial fibrillation
Explanation

Irregular heartbeat

#11

Which of the following is a characteristic of atrial fibrillation on an ECG?

Irregular rhythm with normal P waves
Explanation

Atria quiver instead of contract

#12

Which of the following arrhythmias typically presents with a sawtooth pattern on an ECG?

Atrial flutter
Explanation

Rapid atrial contractions

#13

What is the significance of the QT interval on an ECG?

Reflects ventricular repolarization
Explanation

Ventricles resetting for next beat

#14

Which of the following arrhythmias is characterized by a wide QRS complex and absent P waves?

Ventricular tachycardia
Explanation

Abnormal rapid heart rhythm

#15

Which condition is characterized by a prolonged QT interval on an ECG and can lead to sudden cardiac death?

Long QT syndrome
Explanation

Dangerous heart rhythm

#16

What is the common cause of ventricular fibrillation?

Ischemic heart disease
Explanation

Lack of oxygen to heart

#17

Which electrolyte imbalance can lead to a prolonged QT interval on an ECG?

Hypokalemia
Explanation

Low potassium levels

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