PAROXYSMAL ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA
(PAT) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | RATED A+
Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER -150-250
Rhythm regular
P wave may look different
may not be able to see P wave
PR normally not measurable
QRS- normal
T wave - Normal
Main diagnostic feature - CORRECT ANSWER -Sudden onset or sudden termination of a narrow
complex tachycardia (less than .12)
Mechanism type - CORRECT ANSWER -Disturbance in impulse formation increased automaticity
in the atria
Re-entry phenomenon
AN electrical impulse is delayed or blocked in one or more segments of the conduction system
while being conducted normally through the rest of the conduction system
results in irritable
Causes - CORRECT ANSWER -Caffeine nicotine stimulants
Symtoms - CORRECT ANSWER -May feel palpitations or racing heart
May be SOB dizzy hypotensive if CO compromised
(PAT) EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS | RATED A+
Diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER -150-250
Rhythm regular
P wave may look different
may not be able to see P wave
PR normally not measurable
QRS- normal
T wave - Normal
Main diagnostic feature - CORRECT ANSWER -Sudden onset or sudden termination of a narrow
complex tachycardia (less than .12)
Mechanism type - CORRECT ANSWER -Disturbance in impulse formation increased automaticity
in the atria
Re-entry phenomenon
AN electrical impulse is delayed or blocked in one or more segments of the conduction system
while being conducted normally through the rest of the conduction system
results in irritable
Causes - CORRECT ANSWER -Caffeine nicotine stimulants
Symtoms - CORRECT ANSWER -May feel palpitations or racing heart
May be SOB dizzy hypotensive if CO compromised
