Deck 6: Interpretation of an Ekg Strips

Question 1

R to R intervals that exhibit no similarity are termed:

A) regularly irregular.
B) regular.
C) irregularly irregular.
D) occasionally irregular.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Step one of the 5-step approach for EKG interpretation is the:

A) heart rate.
B) PRI.
C) heart rhythm.
D) QRS complex.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The term ________ is utilized when an impulse may be "above the ventricles."

A) medventricular
B) enterventricular
C) idioventricular
D) supraventricular

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A rhythm that originated in the SA node is determined by a:

A) P wave that is inverted.
B) P wave with a positive deflection.
C) P wave that is not upright.
D) P wave with a negative deflection.

Question 5

When utilizing the 6-second method,you count the number of R waves in a six-second strip and multiply by:

A) 10.
B) 5.
C) 15.
D) 20.

Question 6

The PR interval is considered normal if it is between:

A) 0.02 and 0.12 seconds.
B) 0.20 and 0.24 seconds.
C) 0.12 and 0.20 seconds.
D) 0.04 and 0.08 seconds.

Question 7

Heart rate below 60 beats per minute is termed:

A) idioventricular.
B) tachycardia.
C) supraventricular.
D) bradycardia.

Question 8

A wide QRS complex is determined by a measurement of:

A) 0.11 seconds or less.
B) 0.12 seconds or greater.
C) 0.08 seconds or less.
D) 0.04 seconds or greater.

Question 9

A normal or narrow QRS complex indicates that the impulse was not formed in the ventricles and is termed:

A) midventricular.
B) idioventricular.
C) supraventricular.
D) aberrant conduction.

Question 10

The sequential beating of the heart as a result of the generation of electrical impulses is called:

A) heart system.
B) heart regularity.
C) heart rate.
D) heart rhythm.

Question 11

The point where the QRS complex meets the ST segment is commonly referred to as the:

A) P point.
B) Q point.
C) J point.
D) S point.

Question 12

When utilizing the R-R interval method to calculate the heart rate,you count the number of ________ between two R waves.

A) large boxes
B) small boxes

Question 13

Artifact is defined as EKG waveforms from sources outside the heart and is most often caused by all the following EXCEPT:

A) electrical impulses.
B) defective cables.
C) patient movement.
D) defective electrodes.

Question 14

The normal heart rate is ________ beats per minute.

A) 60-100
B) 40-60
C) 40-120
D) 20-40

Question 15

After making the determination utilizing the R-R interval,you then divide that into ________ to get your rate.

A) 100
B) 200
C) 300
D) 400