AMCA EKG Study Guide with Complete
Solutions
The use of a non-invasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart, its chambers
and valves is known as? - ANS-Echocardiography
The normal QRS complex has? - ANS-a duration of 0.06-0.12 seconds
The Q-wave is? - ANS-The first negative deflection following the p-wave
A patient is regularly taken to Jackson for heart failure. The patient is instructed to do
what? - ANS-Check their pulse on a regular basis
The patient is asymptomatic during an EKG recording and notices a normal sinus
rhythm. What do you do? - ANS-Continue recording
The point at which QRS complex is called? - ANS-The J-point
In which of the following will the QRS have a higher amplitude? - ANS-When there is
fluid in the pericardial sac.
In leads I, II, III, AVL, AVF, AVR, V4-V6 the deflection of the QRS is? - ANS-Upright
The normal QRS complex has? - ANS-a duration of 0.06-0.12 seconds
The Q-wave is? - ANS-The first negative deflection following the p-wave
A patient is regularly taken to Jackson for heart failure. The patient is instructed to do
what? - ANS-Check their pulse on a regular basis
The patient is asymptomatic during an EKG recording and notices a normal sinus
rhythm. What do you do? - ANS-Continue recording
The point at which QRS complex is called? - ANS-The J-point
In which of the following will the QRS have a higher amplitude? - ANS-When there is
fluid in the pericardial sac.
In leads I, II, III, AVL, AVF, AVR, V4-V6 the deflection of the QRS is? - ANS-Upright
, The QRS comple appears normal if what? - ANS-The impulse originates from the
ventricles
Which of the following dysrhythmia arise from the ventricles? - ANS-Idioventricular
rhythm
Shorter than normal PR intervals may be seen in? - ANS-junctions escape rhythm
Pre-excliation - ANS-produces a characteristically abnormal slurring at the onset of
QRS and short PR interval
Choose the patient education process that requires gathering information about the
patients present healthcare needs and abilities - ANS-Evaluation
Which of the following is used to mark ECG paper? - ANS-Stylus
An over the counter medication that can be very effective as an antiplatelet? - ANS-
Aspirin
How do medications that are statins work? - ANS-They reduce the incidence of heart
attack and death in patients with high cholesterol
The term dysrhythmia means - ANS-ECG rhythm differs form NSR
Before placing electrodes on the patients chest, arm, and legs, of thee patient has a lot
of hair it can interfere and need to be shaved, what will you do prior to shaving the
patient? - ANS-Ask the permission to shave them
The patient must undress from the waist up and put on a gown, what else is the patient
instructed to do prior to an ekg? - ANS-Remove any metal items, change, and
cellphones from pockets and body.
Characteristics of sinus rhythm include? - ANS-a rate of 60-100bpm
The most suitable type of patient education material is written using? - ANS-Language
at a 6th grade level
EKG should be performed in a quiet environment because? - ANS-Interference is
minimized
HIPPA contains 4 standards..which standard is to ensure confidentiality of oral,
electronic, or written health information? - ANS-The privacy rule
If a patient has a limb amputated, where would the electrode be placed? - ANS-Take
the electrode to the site of amputation.
Solutions
The use of a non-invasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart, its chambers
and valves is known as? - ANS-Echocardiography
The normal QRS complex has? - ANS-a duration of 0.06-0.12 seconds
The Q-wave is? - ANS-The first negative deflection following the p-wave
A patient is regularly taken to Jackson for heart failure. The patient is instructed to do
what? - ANS-Check their pulse on a regular basis
The patient is asymptomatic during an EKG recording and notices a normal sinus
rhythm. What do you do? - ANS-Continue recording
The point at which QRS complex is called? - ANS-The J-point
In which of the following will the QRS have a higher amplitude? - ANS-When there is
fluid in the pericardial sac.
In leads I, II, III, AVL, AVF, AVR, V4-V6 the deflection of the QRS is? - ANS-Upright
The normal QRS complex has? - ANS-a duration of 0.06-0.12 seconds
The Q-wave is? - ANS-The first negative deflection following the p-wave
A patient is regularly taken to Jackson for heart failure. The patient is instructed to do
what? - ANS-Check their pulse on a regular basis
The patient is asymptomatic during an EKG recording and notices a normal sinus
rhythm. What do you do? - ANS-Continue recording
The point at which QRS complex is called? - ANS-The J-point
In which of the following will the QRS have a higher amplitude? - ANS-When there is
fluid in the pericardial sac.
In leads I, II, III, AVL, AVF, AVR, V4-V6 the deflection of the QRS is? - ANS-Upright
, The QRS comple appears normal if what? - ANS-The impulse originates from the
ventricles
Which of the following dysrhythmia arise from the ventricles? - ANS-Idioventricular
rhythm
Shorter than normal PR intervals may be seen in? - ANS-junctions escape rhythm
Pre-excliation - ANS-produces a characteristically abnormal slurring at the onset of
QRS and short PR interval
Choose the patient education process that requires gathering information about the
patients present healthcare needs and abilities - ANS-Evaluation
Which of the following is used to mark ECG paper? - ANS-Stylus
An over the counter medication that can be very effective as an antiplatelet? - ANS-
Aspirin
How do medications that are statins work? - ANS-They reduce the incidence of heart
attack and death in patients with high cholesterol
The term dysrhythmia means - ANS-ECG rhythm differs form NSR
Before placing electrodes on the patients chest, arm, and legs, of thee patient has a lot
of hair it can interfere and need to be shaved, what will you do prior to shaving the
patient? - ANS-Ask the permission to shave them
The patient must undress from the waist up and put on a gown, what else is the patient
instructed to do prior to an ekg? - ANS-Remove any metal items, change, and
cellphones from pockets and body.
Characteristics of sinus rhythm include? - ANS-a rate of 60-100bpm
The most suitable type of patient education material is written using? - ANS-Language
at a 6th grade level
EKG should be performed in a quiet environment because? - ANS-Interference is
minimized
HIPPA contains 4 standards..which standard is to ensure confidentiality of oral,
electronic, or written health information? - ANS-The privacy rule
If a patient has a limb amputated, where would the electrode be placed? - ANS-Take
the electrode to the site of amputation.
