AMCA EKG Practice Test Questions
with Correct Answers
Waveforms that are displayed on screen - ANSWERSOscilloscope
The breastbone is referred to as the: - ANSWERSsternum
What are the 3 layers of the heart? - ANSWERSepicardium, myocardium, endocardium
The use of noninvasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart -
ANSWERSEchocardiography
Which of the following actions is helpful in assisting patient with their needs -
ANSWERSKeeping a list of community resources list that can further assist patient
Automaticity means - ANSWERSThe ability of certain cells to produce an electrical
impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation
ventricular depolarization - ANSWERSQRS complex
Contraction or systole of the cardiac muscle - ANSWERSdepolarization
Relaxation or Diastole of the
cardiac muscle of the cardiac muscle - ANSWERSRepolarization
Atrial depolarization - ANSWERSP wave
Ventricular repolarization - ANSWERST wave
Two PVCs in a row - ANSWERScouplet
Atrial fibrillization has - ANSWERSNo P waves
On an ECG horizontal lines measure - ANSWERSheart rate
Lower overall resistance in the ventricular bed - ANSWERSAce inhibitors
The PR interval gets progressively longer in - ANSWERS2nd degree AV heart block
Touching a patient's body without their consent is called - ANSWERSBattery
An idioventricular rhythm has a rate of - ANSWERS20-40 bpm
, Which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working -
ANSWERSevaluation
Which of the following marks the ECG paper - ANSWERSstylus
Who must be present during a stress test - ANSWERSCardiologist
The pericardial sac that surrounds the heart - ANSWERSallows the heart to expand &
contract with minimal friction
Making false statements orally - ANSWERSslander
Before placing electrodes on a patient's body interference may occur if there is a lot of
hair covering their body and will need to be shaved. What would you do prior to
shaving? - ANSWERSAsk permission
Dysrhythmia means - ANSWERSECG rhythm differs from normal sinus rhythm
Contraction phase of the heartbeat - ANSWERSsystole
Where is V2 located? - ANSWERS4th intercostal space to the left of the sternum
If a patient is said to be in asystole the characteristics would be - ANSWERSRate of 0
and no pulse
Premature atrial complexes originate from - ANSWERSatria
Which of the following is treated with HCTZ? - ANSWERSHigh blood pressure and fluid
retention
When no abnormalities show during a resting ECG, the physician may order an
exercise ECG. Another name for this is: - ANSWERSstress test
Junctional Tachycardia has - ANSWERSP'R intervals less than 0.12 seconds
Characteristics of premature ventricular complexes include - ANSWERSHave a wide
and bizarre QRS complex
When a preparing a patient to wear a Holter monitor instruct the patient to -
ANSWERSDepress the event marker for significant symptoms
The most superficial layer of the heart that's is made up of simple squamous epithelial
tissue over loose areolar connective tissue is called - ANSWERSPericardium
with Correct Answers
Waveforms that are displayed on screen - ANSWERSOscilloscope
The breastbone is referred to as the: - ANSWERSsternum
What are the 3 layers of the heart? - ANSWERSepicardium, myocardium, endocardium
The use of noninvasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart -
ANSWERSEchocardiography
Which of the following actions is helpful in assisting patient with their needs -
ANSWERSKeeping a list of community resources list that can further assist patient
Automaticity means - ANSWERSThe ability of certain cells to produce an electrical
impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation
ventricular depolarization - ANSWERSQRS complex
Contraction or systole of the cardiac muscle - ANSWERSdepolarization
Relaxation or Diastole of the
cardiac muscle of the cardiac muscle - ANSWERSRepolarization
Atrial depolarization - ANSWERSP wave
Ventricular repolarization - ANSWERST wave
Two PVCs in a row - ANSWERScouplet
Atrial fibrillization has - ANSWERSNo P waves
On an ECG horizontal lines measure - ANSWERSheart rate
Lower overall resistance in the ventricular bed - ANSWERSAce inhibitors
The PR interval gets progressively longer in - ANSWERS2nd degree AV heart block
Touching a patient's body without their consent is called - ANSWERSBattery
An idioventricular rhythm has a rate of - ANSWERS20-40 bpm
, Which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working -
ANSWERSevaluation
Which of the following marks the ECG paper - ANSWERSstylus
Who must be present during a stress test - ANSWERSCardiologist
The pericardial sac that surrounds the heart - ANSWERSallows the heart to expand &
contract with minimal friction
Making false statements orally - ANSWERSslander
Before placing electrodes on a patient's body interference may occur if there is a lot of
hair covering their body and will need to be shaved. What would you do prior to
shaving? - ANSWERSAsk permission
Dysrhythmia means - ANSWERSECG rhythm differs from normal sinus rhythm
Contraction phase of the heartbeat - ANSWERSsystole
Where is V2 located? - ANSWERS4th intercostal space to the left of the sternum
If a patient is said to be in asystole the characteristics would be - ANSWERSRate of 0
and no pulse
Premature atrial complexes originate from - ANSWERSatria
Which of the following is treated with HCTZ? - ANSWERSHigh blood pressure and fluid
retention
When no abnormalities show during a resting ECG, the physician may order an
exercise ECG. Another name for this is: - ANSWERSstress test
Junctional Tachycardia has - ANSWERSP'R intervals less than 0.12 seconds
Characteristics of premature ventricular complexes include - ANSWERSHave a wide
and bizarre QRS complex
When a preparing a patient to wear a Holter monitor instruct the patient to -
ANSWERSDepress the event marker for significant symptoms
The most superficial layer of the heart that's is made up of simple squamous epithelial
tissue over loose areolar connective tissue is called - ANSWERSPericardium
