CMAA EXAM STUDY SHEET COMPLETE QUESTIONS ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
CMAA Practice Solution TEST Paper 2026/2027
Questions and Answers Verified Solutions Latest
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Question:
treatment for v tach and v fib.
Answer:
With a pulse: (sedate pt first) Synchronized Cardioversion NO pulse (same tx as V-Fib): CPR
Defibrillation Epinephrine or Vasopressin Amiodarone (antidysrhythmic)
Question:
Cardioversion vs Defibrillation.
Answer:
Cardioversion: in sync with QRS, used in AFib, atrial flutter, VT w/ a pulse, SVT Defibrillation:
(random shock) - not in sync with QRS, used in VFib and VT without a pulse
Question:
treatment for new onset A-Fib or A-Flutter w/ rate >180 bpm.
Answer:
cardioversion
Question:
treatment for long-standing Fib/Flutter.
Answer:
anticoagulation with Heparin drip or warfarin for 6 weeks before cardioversion
,Question:
PR interval norm.
Answer:
0.12-0.20 secs 3-5 boxes
Question:
QRS complex norm.
Answer:
0.06 - 0.12 secs 1 1/2 - 3 boxes
Question:
indicated by short PR intervals.
Answer:
arrhythmias
Question:
indicated by long PR intervals.
Answer:
heart blocks or other pathological conditions
Question:
indicated by ST elevation.
Answer:
myocardial injury (STEMI)
Question:
,STEMI.
Answer:
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Question:
NSTEMI.
Answer:
non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
Question:
indicated by abnormal Q wave.
Answer:
myocardial infarction
Question:
what does a prolonged QT interval put you at risk for.
Answer:
ventricular dysrhythmias and sudden death may be caused by electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia,
hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia), stroke, hypothermia, or meds
Question:
Atrial rate.
Answer:
count p waves in 6 seconds and multiply by 10
Question:
Ventricular rate.
, Answer:
count QRS complexes and multiply by 10
Question:
bradycardia treatment.
Answer:
atropine 0.5-1 mg (if atropine doesn't work, due to 3rd degree AV block) temporary pacemaker
Question:
supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
Answer:
hr 160-240 bpm regular rhythm can't measure PR interval, no real p waves
Question:
SVT treatment.
Answer:
adenosine treat underlying cause
Question:
P waves in normal sinus rhythm.
Answer:
identical and precede each QRS
Question:
what electrolyte imbalance in caused by premature ventricular contraction PVC.
Answer:
CMAA Practice Solution TEST Paper 2026/2027
Questions and Answers Verified Solutions Latest
Update
Question:
treatment for v tach and v fib.
Answer:
With a pulse: (sedate pt first) Synchronized Cardioversion NO pulse (same tx as V-Fib): CPR
Defibrillation Epinephrine or Vasopressin Amiodarone (antidysrhythmic)
Question:
Cardioversion vs Defibrillation.
Answer:
Cardioversion: in sync with QRS, used in AFib, atrial flutter, VT w/ a pulse, SVT Defibrillation:
(random shock) - not in sync with QRS, used in VFib and VT without a pulse
Question:
treatment for new onset A-Fib or A-Flutter w/ rate >180 bpm.
Answer:
cardioversion
Question:
treatment for long-standing Fib/Flutter.
Answer:
anticoagulation with Heparin drip or warfarin for 6 weeks before cardioversion
,Question:
PR interval norm.
Answer:
0.12-0.20 secs 3-5 boxes
Question:
QRS complex norm.
Answer:
0.06 - 0.12 secs 1 1/2 - 3 boxes
Question:
indicated by short PR intervals.
Answer:
arrhythmias
Question:
indicated by long PR intervals.
Answer:
heart blocks or other pathological conditions
Question:
indicated by ST elevation.
Answer:
myocardial injury (STEMI)
Question:
,STEMI.
Answer:
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Question:
NSTEMI.
Answer:
non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
Question:
indicated by abnormal Q wave.
Answer:
myocardial infarction
Question:
what does a prolonged QT interval put you at risk for.
Answer:
ventricular dysrhythmias and sudden death may be caused by electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia,
hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia), stroke, hypothermia, or meds
Question:
Atrial rate.
Answer:
count p waves in 6 seconds and multiply by 10
Question:
Ventricular rate.
, Answer:
count QRS complexes and multiply by 10
Question:
bradycardia treatment.
Answer:
atropine 0.5-1 mg (if atropine doesn't work, due to 3rd degree AV block) temporary pacemaker
Question:
supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
Answer:
hr 160-240 bpm regular rhythm can't measure PR interval, no real p waves
Question:
SVT treatment.
Answer:
adenosine treat underlying cause
Question:
P waves in normal sinus rhythm.
Answer:
identical and precede each QRS
Question:
what electrolyte imbalance in caused by premature ventricular contraction PVC.
Answer:
