DYSRHYTHMIA BASIC A COMPETENCY EXAM
2026 CARDIAC RHYTHM RECOGNITION
WORKBOOK
◉ Sinus rhythm. Answer: Normal heart rhythm originating from the
sinus node
◉ Sinus tachycardia. Answer: Rapid heart rhythm originating from
the sinus node
◉ Sinus bradycardia. Answer: Slow heart rhythm originating from
the sinus node
◉ Atrial fibrillation. Answer: Irregular and often rapid heart rhythm
◉ Atrial flutter. Answer: Rapid and regular heart rhythm in the atria
◉ Supraventricular tachycardia. Answer: Rapid heart rhythm
originating above the ventricles
◉ Junctional tachycardia. Answer: Rapid heart rhythm originating
from the AV junction
2026 CARDIAC RHYTHM RECOGNITION
WORKBOOK
◉ Sinus rhythm. Answer: Normal heart rhythm originating from the
sinus node
◉ Sinus tachycardia. Answer: Rapid heart rhythm originating from
the sinus node
◉ Sinus bradycardia. Answer: Slow heart rhythm originating from
the sinus node
◉ Atrial fibrillation. Answer: Irregular and often rapid heart rhythm
◉ Atrial flutter. Answer: Rapid and regular heart rhythm in the atria
◉ Supraventricular tachycardia. Answer: Rapid heart rhythm
originating above the ventricles
◉ Junctional tachycardia. Answer: Rapid heart rhythm originating
from the AV junction