Question 1

A rhythm with a heart rate less than 60 is a tachycardia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Normal QRS intervals should be

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A)  less than 0.20 seconds wide.
B)  less than 0.12 seconds wide.
C)  between 0.12 and 0.20 seconds wide.
D)  alternately narrow and wide.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

If the patient's rhythm changes,you should FIRST

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A)  assess your patient for signs of decreased cardiac output.
B)  calculate the heart rate,rhythm,and intervals.
C)  change the lead to see if the rhythm is real or if it's artifact.
D)  look for P waves.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

The normal rhythm of the heart has P waves that are

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A)  upright,matching,and precede the QRS complex.
B)  variable in shape and location.
C)  often hidden inside QRS complexes.
D)  multiple in number,preceding the QRS complex.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The normal PR interval in sinus rhythm should be ________.

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0.12-0.20 seconds; 0...

Question 6

A rhythm originating in the sinus node should NOT have which of the following?

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A)  Narrow QRS complexes of uniform shape
B)  Regularly spaced QRS complexes
C)  Absent QRS complexes
D)  Heart rate of 60-100E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Multiple P waves preceding the QRS complexes are typical of sinus rhythm.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A heart rate less than 60 is said to be a

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A)  tachycardia.
B)  bradycardia.
C)  tachyarrhythmia.
D)  bundle branch block.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

An abnormal rhythm is called an arrhythmia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The distance between consecutive P waves is called the ________.

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P-P interval

Question 11

The normal rhythm of the heart is called ________.

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The answer of The normal rhythm of the heart is...

Question 12

Sinus rhythms should have narrow QRS complexes of uniform shape.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the five steps in rhythm interpretation?

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Question 14

A heart rate greater than 100 is said to be a

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A)  tachycardia.
B)  bradycardia.
C)  myocardium.
D)  bundle branch block.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above A

Question 15

An arrhythmia is a(n)________ heart rhythm.

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abnormal

Question 16

Arrhythmias are

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A)  normal heart rhythms.
B)  abnormal heart rhythms.
C)  rhythms originating in the sinus node.
D)  rhythms that cause no symptoms.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Sinus rhythm is an irregular rhythm interrupted by premature beats and pauses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A rhythm with a heart rate greater than 100 is a tachycardia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The sinus rhythm has a heart rate of 60-80.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The normal rhythm originating in the sinus node should have a heart rate that is

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A)  greater than 100.
B)  less than 60.
C)  between 40 and 60.
D)  between 60 and 100.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 6: How to Interpret a Rhythm Strip

A rhythm with a heart rate less than 60 is a tachycardia.

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Normal QRS intervals should be

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If the patient's rhythm changes,you should FIRST

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The normal rhythm of the heart has P waves that are

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The normal PR interval in sinus rhythm should be ________.

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A rhythm originating in the sinus node should NOT have which of the following?

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Multiple P waves preceding the QRS complexes are typical of sinus rhythm.

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A heart rate less than 60 is said to be a

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An abnormal rhythm is called an arrhythmia.

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The distance between consecutive P waves is called the ________.

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The normal rhythm of the heart is called ________.

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Sinus rhythms should have narrow QRS complexes of uniform shape.

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What are the five steps in rhythm interpretation?

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A heart rate greater than 100 is said to be a

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An arrhythmia is a(n)________ heart rhythm.

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Sinus rhythm is an irregular rhythm interrupted by premature beats and pauses.

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A rhythm with a heart rate greater than 100 is a tachycardia.

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The sinus rhythm has a heart rate of 60-80.

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The normal rhythm originating in the sinus node should have a heart rate that is

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