When every third beat in a cardiac rhythm is an ectopic beat, this is referred to as a:
A) quadgeminy rhythm.
B) trigeminy rhythm.
C) bigeminy rhythm.
D) reentry rhythm.

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When every third beat in a cardiac rhythm is an ectopic beat, it is referred to as a trigeminy rhythm. Option A, quadgeminy rhythm, indicates every fourth beat is ectopic. Option C, bigeminy rhythm, indicates every other beat is ectopic. Option D, reentry rhythm, refers to a type of abnormal electrical activity in the heart.

When Every Third Beat in a Cardiac Rhythm Is an Ectopic