AACN ECG WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. The following characteristics describe which rhythm: Regular or
irregular
R-R interval, atrial rate of 250-350 bpm, sawtooth pattern between
QRS com-plexus, normal QRS interval.: Atrial Flutter
2. Which of the following are indications for the use of a temporary
paceman-er? Atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 36
Second degree type II AV Block as a bridge to permanent pacemaker
3. It is important when cleaning the ECG cables and lead wires with
disinfectant to: Wipe the cables and lead wires with the disinfectant and let them air
dry; do not wipe Ott the disinfectant.
4. Compared to the walls of the left ventricle, the walls of the right
ventricle are thin.: True
5. In a typical 5 lead configuration, where is the white electrode (RA)
placed? The white electrode (RA) is placed at the infraclavicular fossa, close to the
right shoulder.
6. Which of the following are consequences of a patient with an
inferior my-nocardial infarction with a first-degree AV block with a
PR interval of 0.24 seconds (240 msec)? The rhythm usually causes no clinical
problems for the patient.
7. Mr. Davis had cardio-thoracic surgery to replace his mitral valve
three days ago. His recovery has only been remarkable for a brief
ow note him
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, episode of atrial fibrillation which converted with one dose of IV
medication. You n
to be in the rhythm below.
Possible interventions would include the following: All of the above.
8. Sinus bradycardia differs from sinus rhythm in which of the following
ways: -
: The rate of sinus bradycardia is slower than normal (less than 60 bpm)
9. A patient is having failure to capture. One of the troubleshooting
actions should include which of the following? Increasing the mA
10. Atrial fibrillation is identified by all of the following except: Normal P-P
interval
11. Today's ECG monitors are so advanced that there's really
nothing left for the clinician to do.: False
12. What is the amplitude of one small vertical box on the ECG paper? 1
mm
13. The primary goal in treating accelerated junctional rhythm is to:
Identify and treat the cause
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1. The following characteristics describe which rhythm: Regular or
irregular
R-R interval, atrial rate of 250-350 bpm, sawtooth pattern between
QRS com-plexus, normal QRS interval.: Atrial Flutter
2. Which of the following are indications for the use of a temporary
paceman-er? Atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 36
Second degree type II AV Block as a bridge to permanent pacemaker
3. It is important when cleaning the ECG cables and lead wires with
disinfectant to: Wipe the cables and lead wires with the disinfectant and let them air
dry; do not wipe Ott the disinfectant.
4. Compared to the walls of the left ventricle, the walls of the right
ventricle are thin.: True
5. In a typical 5 lead configuration, where is the white electrode (RA)
placed? The white electrode (RA) is placed at the infraclavicular fossa, close to the
right shoulder.
6. Which of the following are consequences of a patient with an
inferior my-nocardial infarction with a first-degree AV block with a
PR interval of 0.24 seconds (240 msec)? The rhythm usually causes no clinical
problems for the patient.
7. Mr. Davis had cardio-thoracic surgery to replace his mitral valve
three days ago. His recovery has only been remarkable for a brief
ow note him
1/
14
, episode of atrial fibrillation which converted with one dose of IV
medication. You n
to be in the rhythm below.
Possible interventions would include the following: All of the above.
8. Sinus bradycardia differs from sinus rhythm in which of the following
ways: -
: The rate of sinus bradycardia is slower than normal (less than 60 bpm)
9. A patient is having failure to capture. One of the troubleshooting
actions should include which of the following? Increasing the mA
10. Atrial fibrillation is identified by all of the following except: Normal P-P
interval
11. Today's ECG monitors are so advanced that there's really
nothing left for the clinician to do.: False
12. What is the amplitude of one small vertical box on the ECG paper? 1
mm
13. The primary goal in treating accelerated junctional rhythm is to:
Identify and treat the cause
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