KAISER PERMANENTE EKG COMPETENCY EXAM – ACTUAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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CORE DOMAINS
1. Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
2. ECG Fundamentals and Waveform Interpretation
3. Cardiac Rhythms and Dysrhythmias
4. Clinical Applications and Patient Care
5. Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting
6. Safety, Infection Control, and Compliance
7. Ethical and Professional Standards
8. Emergency Recognition and Response
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................. 1
2. Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology ............ 2
, 3. ECG Fundamentals ................................. 3
4. Cardiac Rhythms ................................... 4
5. Clinical Applications ............................... 5
6. Equipment and Safety ............................ 6
7. Ethics and Compliance ........................... 7
8. Answer Key Summary ............................ 8
INTRODUCTION
This exam assesses competency in electrocardiography within a clinical environment,
emphasizing accurate rhythm interpretation, technical proficiency, and patient-centered
care. Candidates are evaluated on their understanding of cardiac physiology, ECG
waveform analysis, dysrhythmia recognition, and appropriate clinical responses. The exam
uses multiple-choice and scenario-based questions designed to reflect real-world
healthcare settings. It also tests adherence to safety standards, infection control, and
ethical decision-making. Success requires both theoretical knowledge and practical
judgment consistent with professional standards in cardiovascular diagnostics.
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1–35
,1. Which structure is the primary pacemaker of the heart?
A. AV node
🔴 B. SA node
C. Bundle of His
D. Purkinje fibers
🔵 Explanation: The SA node initiates electrical impulses and sets the heart rate under
normal conditions.
2. What does the P wave represent?
A. Ventricular depolarization
🔴 B. Atrial depolarization
C. Ventricular repolarization
D. Atrial repolarization
🔵 Explanation: The P wave reflects electrical activity as the atria contract.
3. A normal PR interval duration is:
A. 0.04–0.10 seconds
🔴 B. 0.12–0.20 seconds
C. 0.22–0.30 seconds
D. 0.30–0.40 seconds
🔵 Explanation: The normal PR interval measures conduction from atria to ventricles.
4. What rhythm is characterized by an irregularly irregular pattern?
A. Sinus bradycardia
, B. Ventricular tachycardia
🔴 C. Atrial fibrillation
D. First-degree AV block
🔵 Explanation: Atrial fibrillation lacks organized atrial activity, causing irregular
rhythm.
5. Which electrolyte imbalance commonly causes peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
🔴 B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypocalcemia
🔵 Explanation: Elevated potassium levels affect repolarization, producing tall T
waves.
6. What is the normal heart rate range for adults?
A. 40–60 bpm
🔴 B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–140 bpm
D. 120–160 bpm
🔵 Explanation: Normal resting adult heart rate falls between 60 and 100 bpm.
7. Which lead views the heart from the right arm to left arm?
🔴 A. Lead I
B. Lead II
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CORE DOMAINS
1. Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
2. ECG Fundamentals and Waveform Interpretation
3. Cardiac Rhythms and Dysrhythmias
4. Clinical Applications and Patient Care
5. Equipment Operation and Troubleshooting
6. Safety, Infection Control, and Compliance
7. Ethical and Professional Standards
8. Emergency Recognition and Response
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................. 1
2. Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology ............ 2
, 3. ECG Fundamentals ................................. 3
4. Cardiac Rhythms ................................... 4
5. Clinical Applications ............................... 5
6. Equipment and Safety ............................ 6
7. Ethics and Compliance ........................... 7
8. Answer Key Summary ............................ 8
INTRODUCTION
This exam assesses competency in electrocardiography within a clinical environment,
emphasizing accurate rhythm interpretation, technical proficiency, and patient-centered
care. Candidates are evaluated on their understanding of cardiac physiology, ECG
waveform analysis, dysrhythmia recognition, and appropriate clinical responses. The exam
uses multiple-choice and scenario-based questions designed to reflect real-world
healthcare settings. It also tests adherence to safety standards, infection control, and
ethical decision-making. Success requires both theoretical knowledge and practical
judgment consistent with professional standards in cardiovascular diagnostics.
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1–35
,1. Which structure is the primary pacemaker of the heart?
A. AV node
🔴 B. SA node
C. Bundle of His
D. Purkinje fibers
🔵 Explanation: The SA node initiates electrical impulses and sets the heart rate under
normal conditions.
2. What does the P wave represent?
A. Ventricular depolarization
🔴 B. Atrial depolarization
C. Ventricular repolarization
D. Atrial repolarization
🔵 Explanation: The P wave reflects electrical activity as the atria contract.
3. A normal PR interval duration is:
A. 0.04–0.10 seconds
🔴 B. 0.12–0.20 seconds
C. 0.22–0.30 seconds
D. 0.30–0.40 seconds
🔵 Explanation: The normal PR interval measures conduction from atria to ventricles.
4. What rhythm is characterized by an irregularly irregular pattern?
A. Sinus bradycardia
, B. Ventricular tachycardia
🔴 C. Atrial fibrillation
D. First-degree AV block
🔵 Explanation: Atrial fibrillation lacks organized atrial activity, causing irregular
rhythm.
5. Which electrolyte imbalance commonly causes peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
🔴 B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypocalcemia
🔵 Explanation: Elevated potassium levels affect repolarization, producing tall T
waves.
6. What is the normal heart rate range for adults?
A. 40–60 bpm
🔴 B. 60–100 bpm
C. 100–140 bpm
D. 120–160 bpm
🔵 Explanation: Normal resting adult heart rate falls between 60 and 100 bpm.
7. Which lead views the heart from the right arm to left arm?
🔴 A. Lead I
B. Lead II
