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AACN ECG Written Exam
The following characteristics describe which rhythm: Regular or irregular R-R interval, atrial rate of 250-350 bpm,
sawtooth pattern between QRS complexes, normal QRS interval.
Atrial Flutter
Which of the following are indications for the use of a temporary pacemaker?
Atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 36
Second degree type II AV Block as a bridge to permanent pacemaker
It is important when cleaning the ECG cables and lead wires with disinfectant to:
Wipe the cables and lead wires with the disinfectant and let them air dry; do not wipe off the disinfectant.
Compared to the walls of the left ventricle, the walls of the right ventricle are thin.
True
In a typical 5 lead configuration, where is the white electrode (RA) placed?
The white electrode (RA) is placed at the infraclavicular fossa, close to the right shoulder.
Which of the following are consequences of a patient with an inferior myocardial infarction with a first-degree AV block
with a PR interval of 0.24 seconds (240 msec)?
The rhythm usually causes no clinical problems for the patient.
, Solution 2024/2025
Pepper
Mr. Davis had cardio-thoracic surgery to replace his mitral valve three days ago. His recovery has only been remarkable
for a brief episode of atrial fibrillation which converted with one dose of IV medication. You now note him to be in the
rhythm below.
Possible interventions would include the following:
All of the above.
Sinus bradycardia differs from sinus rhythm in which of the following ways:
The rate of sinus bradycardia is slower than normal (less than 60 bpm)
A patient is having failure to capture. One of the troubleshooting actions should include which of the following?
Increasing the mA
Atrial fibrillation is identified by all of the following except:
Normal P-P interval
Today's ECG monitors are so advanced that there's really nothing left for the clinician to do.
False
What is the amplitude of one small vertical box on the ECG paper?
1 mm
The primary goal in treating accelerated junctional rhythm is to:
Identify and treat the cause
A patient in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response experiences the following symptoms: shortness of breath,
chest pain, and dizziness. You understand these symptoms are due to __________ and require immediate response
which may include __________.
Decreased cardiac output; electrical cardioversion
Atrial tachycardia that occurs spontaneously and is self limiting is called:
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT)
What does the horizontal axis on the ECG paper represent?
Time
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