ADVANCED_ARRHYTHMIA_COMPREHENSIVE_EXAM_2026_QUESTIONS_WITH_SOLUTIONS.pdf

ADVANCED ARRHYTHMIA COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+


◉ Sinus Bradycardia. Answer: Rate: <60
Rhythm: reg
P wave: upright, married to QRS
PR: 0.12-0.20
QRS: <0.12
TX: Atropine (no more than 3mg), O2


◉ Sinus Tachycardia. Answer: Rate: >100
Rhythm: reg
P wave: upright, married to QRS
PR: 0.12-0.20
QRS: <0.12
TX: Beta blockers, underlying cause


◉ Sinus Arrhythmia. Answer: Rate: varies
Rhythm: irregular

, P wave: upright, married to QRS
PR: 0.12-0.20
QRS: <0.12
TX: none


◉ Sinus Arrest. Answer: Rate: any
Rhythm: regular but interrupted w/ pause
P wave: normal before pause, different after
PR: 0.12-0.20
QRS: <0.12
TX: Atropine if symptomatic


◉ Sinus Block. Answer: Rate: any
Rhythm: reg by interrupted w/ pause
P wave: upright, married to QRS, pause is multiple of R-R
PR: 0.12-0.20
QRS: <0.12
TX: Atropine


◉ Premature Atrial Contractions (PACs). Answer: Rate: any
Rhythm: reg but interrupted by premature beats
P wave: shaped differently