Test Bank - for Basic Arrhythmias 8th Edition by Gail Walraven, All Chapters 1-8 |Complete Guide A+

Basic Arrhythmias, 8e (Walraven)
Chapter 1 Electrophysiology

1) The inherent rate of the SA node is bpm.
A) 30-60
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: C
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Learning Obj.: 1.3

2) The inherent rate of the AV junction is bpm.
A) 20-40
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: B
Page Ref: 6
Learning Obj.: 1.3

3) The inherent rate of the ventricle is bpm.
A) 20-40
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: A
Page Ref: 6
Learning Obj.: 1.3

4) The built-in rate of each of the three major areas of the conduction system is referred to as the
rate.
A) fast
B) heart
C) escape
D) inherent
Answer: D
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Learning Obj.: 1.3




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,5) What #xfterm #xfis #xfused #xfto #xfrefer #xfto #xfthe #xfprocess #xfof #xfelectrical #xfdischarge #xfand #xfthe
#xfflow #xfof #xfelectrical #xfactivity?

A) Repolarization
B) Depolarization
C) Polarization
D) Polarized
#xfAnswer:

# x f B #xfPage

#xfRef: #xf4

Learning #xfObj.: # x f 1.2

6) If #xfpolarizing #xfis #xfconsidered #xfthe #xfready #xfstate, #xfthen #xf would #xfbe #xfconsidered #xfthe
#xfrecovery #xfstate.

A) discharge
B) polarization
C) repolarization
D) depolarization
#xfAnswer: # x f C

Page #xfRef: #xf4
Learning #xfObj.: # x f 1.2

7) After #xfleaving #xfthe #xfarea #xfof #xfthe #xfAV #xfnode, #xfimpulses #xfgo #xfthrough #xfthe #xf to #xfreach
#xfthe #xfright #xfand #xfleft #xfbundle #xfbranches.

A) Purkinje #xffibers
B) Bundle #xfof #xfHis
C) AV #xfjunction
D) SA
#xfnode

#xfAnswer:

#xfB #xfPage

#xfRef: #xf6

Learning #xfObj.: # x f 1.3

8) Part #xfof #xfthe #xfparasympathetic #xfbranch #xfof #xfthe #xfautonomic #xfnervous #xfsystem #xfis #xfthe #xf nerve.
A) vagus
B) coronary
C) aortic
D) pericardial
#xfAnswer:

# x f A #xfPage

#xfRef: #xf10

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,9) When #xfstimulated, #xfthe #xf branch #xfof #xfthe #xfnervous #xfsystem #xfincreases #xfheart
#xfrate, #xfAV #xfconduction, #xfand #xfirritability.

A) parasympathetic
B) sympathetic
C) pacemaker
D) inherent
#xfAnswer:

#xfB #xfPage

#xfRef: #xf9

Learning #xfObj.: # x f 1.4

10) Which #xfcardiac #xfcells #xfare #xfresponsible #xffor #xfinitiating #xfand #xfconducting #xfpacemaker #xfimpulses?
A) Motor #xfcells
B) Mechanical #xfcells
C) Electrical #xfcells
D) Atrioventricular
#xfcells #xfAnswer: # x f C

Page #xfRef: #xf1
Learning #xfObj.: # x f 1.1

11) Which #xfis #xfthe #xfnormal #xfpacemaker #xfof #xfthe #xfheart?
A) SA #xfnode
B) AV #xfnode
C) AV #xfjunction
D) Ventricle
#xfAnswer:

# x f A #xfPage

#xfRef: #xf5

Learning #xfObj.: # x f 1.3

12) Which #xfof #xfthe #xffollowing #xfis #xfNOT #xfa #xfpart #xfof #xfthe #xfnormal #xfcardiac #xfconduction #xfsystem?
A) Coronary #xfsinus
B) AV #xfnode
C) Purkinje #xfFibers
D) Internodal
#xfpathways #xfAnswer:

# x fA

Page #xfRef: #xf5
Learning #xfObj.: # x f 1.1

13) What #xfis #xfthe #xfterm #xffor #xfthe #xffail-safe #xfmechanism #xfthat #xfallows #xfa #xflower #xfpacemaker
#xfto #xftake #xfover #xfwhen #xfa #xfhigher #xfsite #xffails?

A) Polarization
B) Irritability
C) AV #xfconduction
D) Escape
#xfAnswer:



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, #xf D #xfPage
#xfRef: #xf7

Learning #xfObj.: # x f 1.4




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