3rd degree AV block - ANSWER-atria and ventricles beat
independently of each other
(P waves have no relation to QRS waves)
.Adenosine is an example of a class ___ antiarrhythmic - ANSWER-
Class V/ Non Classed
.During phase 2 of the action potential, what ion is responsible for
heart muscle contraction? - ANSWER-CA2+
.If lead insulation is fractured, lead impedance will - ANSWER-
Decrease
.If VT originates in the LV, there will be a _____________________
morphology? - ANSWER-Right Bundle Branch Block (positive in
lead V1)
.Of the blocks listed below, which would be an indication for for a
,pacemaker? (Select all that apply)
A: 1st degree heartblock
B: 2nd degree, type 1 heartblock
C: 2nd degree, type 2 heartblock
D: 3rd degree heartblock
E: Left bundle branch block more than 120ms - ANSWER-C, D, E
.On which catheter would you first see PVCs - ANSWER-RV
catheter
.Referring to equation V=IR, which relates voltage to current flow
and resistance, reducing the voltage by half will do what to the
resistance? - ANSWER-it will decrease by half
.The irregular bands of tissue projecting from the inner surfaces of
the ventricles are called - ANSWER-Trabeculae carnea
.The resting membrane potential of the ventricular action
potential is: - ANSWER--90 to -100 mV
.The second letter in the NBG Device code refers to: - ANSWER-
, chamber sensed
.The two primary cardiac responses associated with a
Sympatheticneural discharge are ________heart rate and
_________ AV conduction - ANSWER-increased, increased
.True of False: The AV node is located at the apex of the triangle of
Koch? - ANSWER-True
.True or False:
A SNRT is used to evaluate the health of the AV node - ANSWER-
False
.True or False: administering adenosine will terminate Atrial
Tachycardia - ANSWER-False
.True or False: An HV interval of 120ms would be an indication for
a pacemaker? - ANSWER-True
.True or False: Extra-stimulus pacing from the HRA catheter will
allow you to find the patient's AERP and AVNERP - ANSWER-True