RCES Exam Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026

RCES Exam Questions and Answers with
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026



What is ARVD and when does it Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular
occur? dysplasia; occurs
when the RV myocardium is replaced by
fatty and
fibrotic tissue


What are afterdepolarizations? Abnormal secondary voltage
depolarizations
during the cardiac action potential


What are the two types of EADs (early after depolarizations) and
afterdepolarizations? DADs
(delayed afterdepolarizations


What does the QT interval ventricular depolarization and
represent? repolarization


What is antedromic conduction? Antedromic conduction is a type of AVRT
in which
the impulse travels down the pathway and
up the
AV node--seen in WPW

, What is orthodromic conduction? A type of AVRT in which the impulse
travels down
the AV node and up the pathway--this type
of
conduction is more common


What 3 criteria are needed to 1.) Parallel pathways that are connected
sustain proximally
a reentry circuit? and distally, forming an electrical circuit 2.)
One of
the pathways needs a refractory period
that's
substantially longer than the refractory
period of
the other 3.) The pathway with the shorter
refractory period must conduct electrical
impulse
more slowly than the other pathway


What is a normal AH interval? 50-140ms



What is a normal HV interval? 35-55ms



What is a normal HBE? <30ms



What is a normal PA interval? 25-55ms



What is a normal QTc? For men: <450, For women <470



What is a normal QRS interval? <120ms