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Dysrhythmia Basic Practice Exam
Subject: Cardiac Dysrhythmia Recognition and Basic Management Concepts
Format: Multiple-Choice and Short-Answer Questions
Note: This is an original practice exam designed to assess knowledge of basic dysrhythmia
concepts. It is not a reproduction of any proprietary test or answer key.
Table of Contents
Section Topic
I Introduction and Assessment Fundamentals
II Core Concepts of Cardiac Rhythms
III Applied Rhythm Interpretation Scenarios
IV Review Questions and Knowledge Check
Section I: Introduction and Assessment Fundamentals
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Which component of an ECG represents ventricular depolarization?
A. P wave
B. PR interval
C. QRS complex
D. T wave
2. A normal resting heart rate for an adult is generally considered to be:
A. 20–40 beats/min
B. 60–100 beats/min
, C. 110–140 beats/min
D. 150–200 beats/min
3. When assessing a cardiac rhythm, the nurse should first evaluate:
A. Patient symptoms and clinical condition
B. The color of the ECG strip
C. The patient’s blood type
D. The patient’s dietary history
4. The purpose of telemetry monitoring is to:
A. Measure blood glucose levels
B. Continuously observe cardiac electrical activity
C. Diagnose lung conditions
D. Replace a physical assessment
Section II: Core Concepts of Cardiac Rhythms
Multiple-Choice Questions
5. Sinus rhythm originates from which structure?
A. AV node
B. Purkinje fibers
C. Sinoatrial (SA) node
D. Bundle branches
6. Bradycardia is generally defined as a heart rate:
A. Above 120 beats/min
B. Below 60 beats/min
C. Between 80–100 beats/min
D. Exactly 100 beats/min
7. Which rhythm is commonly described as “irregularly irregular”?
A. Sinus rhythm
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Ventricular pacing
8. A prolonged PR interval may indicate:
A. A conduction delay through the AV node
B. Increased ventricular contraction strength
C. Normal ventricular repolarization
D. Absence of atrial activity