QUIZ 2 AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
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In the normal heart, the primary pacemaker is the - CorreCt Answers -SA
node
Which of the following surfaces of the heart are not directly viewed when
using a standard 12-lead ECG - CorreCt Answers -Right ventricle and
posterior surface of the left ventricle
U waves represent - CorreCt Answers -Repolarization of the Purkinje fibers
____ cells are specialized cells of the electrical conduction system
responsible for the spontaneous generation and conduction of electrical
impulses - CorreCt Answers -Pacemaker cells
Where is the positive electrode placed in lead III? - CorreCt Answers -Left
leg/foot
When an ECG machine is properly calibrated, a 1-millivolt electrical signal
will produce a deflection measuring exactly ____ tall. - CorreCt Answers -
10 millimeters
Which of the following are horizontal plane leads? - CorreCt Answers -V1,
V2, V3, V4, V5, and V6
, You are caring for a 64 year old male complaining of chest pain that he
rates a 9/10. He states his symptoms began 20 minutes ago while moving
boxes in his garage.
You are applying ECG leads to this patient and will be using lead II for
continuous monitoring. Lead II is an example of a(n): - CorreCt Answers -
Standard limb lead
You are caring for a 64 year old male complaining of chest pain that he
rates a 9/10. He states his symptoms began 20 minutes ago while moving
boxes in his garage.
In Lead II the positive electrode is placed on the: - CorreCt Answers -Left
Leg
You are caring for a 64 year old male complaining of chest pain that he
rates a 9/10. He states his symptoms began 20 minutes ago while moving
boxes in his garage.
When analyzing this patient's ECG rhythm, the first areas of the rhythm
strip that should be assessed are: - CorreCt Answers -Rhythmicity and Rate
You are caring for a 64 year old male complaining of chest pain that he
rates a 9/10. He states his symptoms began 20 minutes ago while moving
boxes in his garage.
The patient's ECG shows four large squares between two consecutive R
waves. Based on this information, you calculate the patient's heart rate to
be _____ beats/min. - CorreCt Answers -75