AMCA EKG PRACTICE TEST CORRECT
QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS
Waveforms that are displayed on screen - ANSWER Oscilloscope
The breastbone is referred to as the: - ANSWER sternum
What are the 3 layers of the heart? - ANSWER epicardium, myocardium, endocardium
The use of noninvasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart - ANSWER
Echocardiography
Which of the following actions is helpful in assisting patient with their needs - ANSWER
Keeping a list of community resources list that can further assist patient
Automaticity means - ANSWER The ability of certain cells to produce an electrical
impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation
ventricular depolarization - ANSWER QRS complex
Contraction or systole of the cardiac muscle - ANSWER depolarization
Relaxation or Diastole of the
cardiac muscle of the cardiac muscle - ANSWER Repolarization
Atrial depolarization - ANSWER P wave
Ventricular repolarization - ANSWER T wave
Two PVCs in a row - ANSWER couplet
Atrial fibrillization has - ANSWER No P waves
On an ECG horizontal lines measure - ANSWER heart rate
Lower overall resistance in the ventricular bed - ANSWER Ace inhibitors
The PR interval gets progressively longer in - ANSWER 2nd degree AV heart block
Touching a patient's body without their consent is called - ANSWER Battery
An idioventricular rhythm has a rate of - ANSWER 20-40 bpm
, Which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working -
ANSWER evaluation
Which of the following marks the ECG paper - ANSWER stylus
Who must be present during a stress test - ANSWER Cardiologist
The pericardial sac that surrounds the heart - ANSWER allows the heart to expand &
contract with minimal friction
Making false statements orally - ANSWER slander
Before placing electrodes on a patient's body interference may occur if there is a lot of
hair covering their body and will need to be shaved. What would you do prior to
shaving? - ANSWER Ask permission
Dysrhythmia means - ANSWER ECG rhythm differs from normal sinus rhythm
Contraction phase of the heartbeat - ANSWER systole
Where is V2 located? - ANSWER 4th intercostal space to the left of the sternum
If a patient is said to be in asystole the characteristics would be - ANSWER Rate of 0
and no pulse
Premature atrial complexes originate from - ANSWER atria
Which of the following is treated with HCTZ? - ANSWER High blood pressure and fluid
retention
Select the method of preparation for the patient that will ensure a successful ECG
recording. - ANSWER Making sure the patient's legs are not crossed and the arms are
resting at each side
When educating a patient about factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis include
which of the following - ANSWER High blood pressure and obesity
The Q wave is - ANSWER The first negative deflection following the P wave
A patient is regularly taking digoxin for heart failure. The patient is instructed to do which
of the following: - ANSWER Check their pulse on a regular basis
The patient is asymptomatic during the ECG, has a hr of 98 bpm and you notice normal
sinus rhythm. What should you do? - ANSWER Continue recording
QUESTIONS & SOLUTIONS
Waveforms that are displayed on screen - ANSWER Oscilloscope
The breastbone is referred to as the: - ANSWER sternum
What are the 3 layers of the heart? - ANSWER epicardium, myocardium, endocardium
The use of noninvasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart - ANSWER
Echocardiography
Which of the following actions is helpful in assisting patient with their needs - ANSWER
Keeping a list of community resources list that can further assist patient
Automaticity means - ANSWER The ability of certain cells to produce an electrical
impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation
ventricular depolarization - ANSWER QRS complex
Contraction or systole of the cardiac muscle - ANSWER depolarization
Relaxation or Diastole of the
cardiac muscle of the cardiac muscle - ANSWER Repolarization
Atrial depolarization - ANSWER P wave
Ventricular repolarization - ANSWER T wave
Two PVCs in a row - ANSWER couplet
Atrial fibrillization has - ANSWER No P waves
On an ECG horizontal lines measure - ANSWER heart rate
Lower overall resistance in the ventricular bed - ANSWER Ace inhibitors
The PR interval gets progressively longer in - ANSWER 2nd degree AV heart block
Touching a patient's body without their consent is called - ANSWER Battery
An idioventricular rhythm has a rate of - ANSWER 20-40 bpm
, Which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working -
ANSWER evaluation
Which of the following marks the ECG paper - ANSWER stylus
Who must be present during a stress test - ANSWER Cardiologist
The pericardial sac that surrounds the heart - ANSWER allows the heart to expand &
contract with minimal friction
Making false statements orally - ANSWER slander
Before placing electrodes on a patient's body interference may occur if there is a lot of
hair covering their body and will need to be shaved. What would you do prior to
shaving? - ANSWER Ask permission
Dysrhythmia means - ANSWER ECG rhythm differs from normal sinus rhythm
Contraction phase of the heartbeat - ANSWER systole
Where is V2 located? - ANSWER 4th intercostal space to the left of the sternum
If a patient is said to be in asystole the characteristics would be - ANSWER Rate of 0
and no pulse
Premature atrial complexes originate from - ANSWER atria
Which of the following is treated with HCTZ? - ANSWER High blood pressure and fluid
retention
Select the method of preparation for the patient that will ensure a successful ECG
recording. - ANSWER Making sure the patient's legs are not crossed and the arms are
resting at each side
When educating a patient about factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis include
which of the following - ANSWER High blood pressure and obesity
The Q wave is - ANSWER The first negative deflection following the P wave
A patient is regularly taking digoxin for heart failure. The patient is instructed to do which
of the following: - ANSWER Check their pulse on a regular basis
The patient is asymptomatic during the ECG, has a hr of 98 bpm and you notice normal
sinus rhythm. What should you do? - ANSWER Continue recording
