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CCI CCT EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Question: The normal QRS axis of the heart is
0 to -90 degrees.
0 to +90 degrees.
+60 to -60 degrees.
+60 to +120 degrees. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔0 to +90 degrees.
Question: Lead placement for V4R is located where on the patient?
4th intercostal space, right sternal border
5th intercostal space, right mid-axillary line
5th intercostal space, right mid-clavicular line
5th intercostal space, right anterior axillary line - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔5th intercostal space,
right mid-clavicular line
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Question: The sinoatrial node is located in the:
left atrium.
right atrium.
left ventricle.
right ventricle. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔right atrium.
Question: When performing a 12 lead ECG you notice that leads I and II have a lot of artifact.
Which electrode MOST LIKELY needs to be replaced?
left leg
left arm
right leg
right arm - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔right arm
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Question: The purpose for placing one of the exploring leads of the Holter monitor on or near
the V5 position is to
minimize QRS configuration.
maximize QRS configuration.
minimize P wave configuration.
maximize P wave configuration. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔maximize QRS configuration.
Question: Which pacemaker site is the locus of stimulation for junctional rhythms?
AV node
SA node
Purkinje fibers
bundle branches - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔AV node
Q:Which statement is correct regarding premature ventricular complexes (PVCs)?
PVCs originate from the atrium.
PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin.
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PVCs will not lead to ventricular tachycardia.
PVCs only originate from one site in the ventricles. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PVCs may be unifocal
or multifocal in origin.
Question: A regular rhythm at a rate of 40-60 beats per minute, with narrow QRS complexes,
and no visible P waves, is consistent with the presence of:
atrial fibrillation.
sinus bradycardia.
junctional rhythm.
idioventricular rhythm. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔junctional rhythm.
Question: What is the proper lead placement for a right side 12 lead ECG?
limb leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
chest leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
CCI CCT EXAM LATEST UPDATE 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Question: The normal QRS axis of the heart is
0 to -90 degrees.
0 to +90 degrees.
+60 to -60 degrees.
+60 to +120 degrees. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔0 to +90 degrees.
Question: Lead placement for V4R is located where on the patient?
4th intercostal space, right sternal border
5th intercostal space, right mid-axillary line
5th intercostal space, right mid-clavicular line
5th intercostal space, right anterior axillary line - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔5th intercostal space,
right mid-clavicular line
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Question: The sinoatrial node is located in the:
left atrium.
right atrium.
left ventricle.
right ventricle. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔right atrium.
Question: When performing a 12 lead ECG you notice that leads I and II have a lot of artifact.
Which electrode MOST LIKELY needs to be replaced?
left leg
left arm
right leg
right arm - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔right arm
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Question: The purpose for placing one of the exploring leads of the Holter monitor on or near
the V5 position is to
minimize QRS configuration.
maximize QRS configuration.
minimize P wave configuration.
maximize P wave configuration. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔maximize QRS configuration.
Question: Which pacemaker site is the locus of stimulation for junctional rhythms?
AV node
SA node
Purkinje fibers
bundle branches - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔AV node
Q:Which statement is correct regarding premature ventricular complexes (PVCs)?
PVCs originate from the atrium.
PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin.
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PVCs will not lead to ventricular tachycardia.
PVCs only originate from one site in the ventricles. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔PVCs may be unifocal
or multifocal in origin.
Question: A regular rhythm at a rate of 40-60 beats per minute, with narrow QRS complexes,
and no visible P waves, is consistent with the presence of:
atrial fibrillation.
sinus bradycardia.
junctional rhythm.
idioventricular rhythm. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔junctional rhythm.
Question: What is the proper lead placement for a right side 12 lead ECG?
limb leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
chest leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
