CCT CCI FINAL EXAM 2025 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Which statement is correct regarding premature ventricular
complexes (PVCs)?
PVCs originate from the atrium.
PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin.
PVCs will not lead to ventricular tachycardia.
PVCs only originate from one site in the ventricles. - correct
answer- PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin.
A regular rhythm at a rate of 40-60 beats per minute, with
narrow QRS complexes, and no visible P waves, is consistent
with the presence of:
atrial fibrillation.
sinus bradycardia.
junctional rhythm.
idioventricular rhythm. - correct answer- junctional rhythm.
What is the proper lead placement for a right side 12 lead
ECG?
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limb leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead
ECG
chest leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead
ECG
leads V1, V2, V3 only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12
lead ECG
leads V4, V5, V6 only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12
lead ECG - correct answer- chest leads only placed in a mirror
image of a standard 12 lead ECG
When conducting a Lexiscan stress test on a patient who is on
a stretcher, what safety precaution should be taken?
run a 12-lead ECG
have crash cart available
ensure patient has a pillow
place patient in Trendelenburg - correct answer- run a 12-lead
ECG
Per stress test protocol, exercise capacity should be reported in
_____ of exercise.
exact metastatic equivalents (METs)
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anatomic metaphysic electrons (AMEs)
estimated metabolic equivalents (METs)
approximated minutes of exercise (AMEs) - correct answer-
estimated metabolic equivalents (METs)
Left ventricular hypertrophy is indicated when the combined
measured amplitude is greater than or equal to 35 mm in which
of the following leads?
V1 or V2 S-wave, II or AVF R-wave
V1 or V2 S-wave, V3 or V4 R-wave
V1 or V2 S-wave, V5 or V6 R-wave
V3 or V4 S-wave, V5 or V6 R-wave - correct answer- V1 or V2
S-wave, V5 or V6 R-wave
Lead V6 should be placed
left mid-axillary line, 5th intercostal space.
mid-clavicular level on the patient's right side.
fifth intercostal space on the patient's right side.
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mid-sternal level in the center of the patient's chest wall. -
correct answer- left mid-axillary line, 5th intercostal space.
Which of the following rhythms has an intrinsic rate of 40-60
beats per minute?
SA nodal
AV junctional
idioventricular
accelerated junctional - correct answer- AV junctional
An exercise stress test performed to:
evaluate disorders such as CHF.
identify ischemic changes due to CAD.
mimic the diastolic heart changes at rest.
determine if a CABG procedure is necessary. - correct answer-
identify ischemic changes due to CAD.
You are beginning the warmup stage of a treadmill stress test
and you observe a 3mm ST segment depression in leads I and
aVL. What is the first thing you should do?
continue with your pre-test activities