Exam (2025/2026 Edition)
1. A "run" of ventricular tachycardia occurs if at least how many PVCs occur in a
row?
A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer: C. 3
2. A "runaway" pacemaker is characterized by:
A. profound slowing of the heart rate.
B. a narrowing of the QRS complexes.
C. an absence of pacemaker spikes.
D. a tachycardic pacemaker rhythm.
Answer: D. a tachycardic pacemaker rhythm.
3. A 33-year-old male presents with chest pain that is alleviated when he sits
forward. The 12-lead ECG shows ST elevation of 2 to 3 mm in multiple
noncontiguous leads. What should you suspect?
A. Aortic aneurysm
B. Acute myocardial infarction
C. Pericarditis
D. Unstable angina
Answer: C. Pericarditis
4. A 39-year-old man in systole has been unresponsive to high-quality CPR and
two doses of epinephrine. The patient is intubated and an IO catheter is in place.
You should focus on:
A. transcutaneous cardiac pacing.
B. searching for reversible causes.
C. establishing a peripheral IV line.