Commonly Tested Rhythm Strips in NCLEX 2024
What is evaluated and classified when determining dysrhythmias? - ANSWER:
Waves, segments, and intervals on the ECG tracing
QRS duration measurement is essential to determine the time it takes for: -
ANSWER: ventricular depolarization.
The shape of the P wave is analyzed to determine weather: - ANSWER: all of the
atrial current is moving in the same pathway.
Which of the following questions is necessary to analyze a P wave on an ECG tracing?
- ANSWER: Does each P wave have a QRS complex following it?
The normal PR interval measurement is: - ANSWER: 0.12 to 0.20 second
The normal range for the QRS complex duration is: - ANSWER: 0.06 to 0.10 second
The QRS complex represents the time it takes for: - ANSWER: the ventricles to
depolarize or contract.
Measuring the PR interval requires the ECG technician to measure from the: -
ANSWER: beginning of the P wave to the QRS complex.
If you can't identify an R wave on the ECG tracing, which of the following wave(s) can
you use to determine the regularity of the ventricles? - ANSWER: Q and S wave
junction
What is the rate of a normal sinus rhythm? - ANSWER: 60-100 bpm
Identify a rhythm using these criteria: regular rhythm, ventricular and atrial rates are
74 beats/minute, P wave proceeds each QRS, PR interval and QRS duration within
normal limits. - ANSWER: Normal sinus rhythm
Which sinus rhythm has a rate of less than 60 beats per minute? - ANSWER: Sinus
bradycardia
Identify the following rhythm: - ANSWER: Sinus Bradycardia
Which of the following are common symptoms of low cardiac output? - ANSWER:
Shortness of breath, hypotension
The ECG tracing is considered a legal document and needs to be included in the
patients medical record. What four items must be on each ECG tracing? - ANSWER:
Patients name, todays date and time, initials of the ECG technician.
What is evaluated and classified when determining dysrhythmias? - ANSWER:
Waves, segments, and intervals on the ECG tracing
QRS duration measurement is essential to determine the time it takes for: -
ANSWER: ventricular depolarization.
The shape of the P wave is analyzed to determine weather: - ANSWER: all of the
atrial current is moving in the same pathway.
Which of the following questions is necessary to analyze a P wave on an ECG tracing?
- ANSWER: Does each P wave have a QRS complex following it?
The normal PR interval measurement is: - ANSWER: 0.12 to 0.20 second
The normal range for the QRS complex duration is: - ANSWER: 0.06 to 0.10 second
The QRS complex represents the time it takes for: - ANSWER: the ventricles to
depolarize or contract.
Measuring the PR interval requires the ECG technician to measure from the: -
ANSWER: beginning of the P wave to the QRS complex.
If you can't identify an R wave on the ECG tracing, which of the following wave(s) can
you use to determine the regularity of the ventricles? - ANSWER: Q and S wave
junction
What is the rate of a normal sinus rhythm? - ANSWER: 60-100 bpm
Identify a rhythm using these criteria: regular rhythm, ventricular and atrial rates are
74 beats/minute, P wave proceeds each QRS, PR interval and QRS duration within
normal limits. - ANSWER: Normal sinus rhythm
Which sinus rhythm has a rate of less than 60 beats per minute? - ANSWER: Sinus
bradycardia
Identify the following rhythm: - ANSWER: Sinus Bradycardia
Which of the following are common symptoms of low cardiac output? - ANSWER:
Shortness of breath, hypotension
The ECG tracing is considered a legal document and needs to be included in the
patients medical record. What four items must be on each ECG tracing? - ANSWER:
Patients name, todays date and time, initials of the ECG technician.
