Cardiology and Electrocardiography Fundamentals Quiz

Explore electrophysiology with 15 questions on heart attacks, ECG interpretation, rhythms, and more. Test your cardiology IQ now!

#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Severe headache
Shortness of breath
Joint pain
Blurred vision
#2

What does ECG stand for?

Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Electromyogram
Echocardiography
#3

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

60-80 beats per minute
90-120 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
120-150 beats per minute
#4

Which of the following is not a major risk factor for coronary artery disease?

Smoking
Hypertension
Hypercholesterolemia
Atrial fibrillation
#5

In a normal ECG, what does the P wave represent?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#6

Which of the following conditions is characterized by an irregular heart rhythm?

Atrial fibrillation
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Myocardial infarction
#7

Which ECG lead placement is commonly used to detect myocardial infarction?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Lead V1
#8

Which electrolyte imbalance can cause characteristic changes in the ECG, such as prolonged QT interval?

Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypomagnesemia
#9

What does the T wave represent in an ECG?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#10

Which ECG lead placement is commonly used to monitor for changes indicative of inferior myocardial infarction?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Lead aVR
#11

What is the term for the measurement of electrical activity in the heart over time?

QT interval
QRS complex
Cardiac output
Electrocardiography
#12

Which part of the heart's conduction system is responsible for delaying impulse transmission, allowing atrial contraction before ventricular contraction?

SA node
AV node
Bundle of His
Purkinje fibers
#13

Which of the following factors can influence the interpretation of an ECG?

Patient's age
Electrolyte imbalances
Medications
All of the above
#14

Which of the following is a potential cause of left bundle branch block (LBBB) on an ECG?

Left ventricular hypertrophy
Coronary artery disease
Myocardial infarction
All of the above
#15

Which of the following is a potential cause of right bundle branch block (RBBB) on an ECG?

Right ventricular hypertrophy
Coronary artery disease
Myocardial infarction
All of the above

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