AMCA EKG EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Gastro means - ANSWERSstomach
Waveforms may be displayed on a screen called - ANSWERSoscilloscope
The breastbone is referred to as - ANSWERSsternum
What are the three layers of the heart? - ANSWERSepicardium, myocardium,
endocardium
The use of non-invasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart, its chambers
and
valves is known as - ANSWERSechocardiography
Which of the following actions is helpful in assisting patients with their needs? -
ANSWERSKeeping a list of community resources that can further assist the patient
Automaticity means - ANSWERSThe ability of certain cells to produce an electrical
impulse without the need for
outside stimulation
ventricular depolarization - ANSWERSQRS
Contraction or Systole of the
cardiac muscle - ANSWERSDepolarzaon
Relaxation or Diastole of the
cardiac muscle - ANSWERSRepolarization
Atrial depolarization - ANSWERSP wave
Ventricular repolarization - ANSWERST
Two PVCs in a row - ANSWERScouplet
Atrial fibrillation has - ANSWERSno P-waves
On an ECG horizontal lines measure - ANSWERSheart rate
Lowers overall resistance in the vascular beds - ANSWERSACE inhibitors
, The PR interval gets progressively longer in - ANSWERS2nd degree AV heart block
Touching a person's body without their consent - ANSWERSbattery
An idioventricular rhythm has a rate of - ANSWERS20-40 bpm
Which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working? -
ANSWERSEvaluation
Which of the following marks the ECG paper? - ANSWERSStylus
The normal standardization mark should be how high? - ANSWERS10 mm
The pericardial sac that surrounds the heart - ANSWERSallows the heart to expand &
contract with minimal friction
Making false statements orally - ANSWERSslander
Before placing electrodes on the patient's body, interference may occur if there is a lot
of
hair covering their body and will need to be shaved. What should you do prior to
shaving
the patient? - ANSWERSAsk the patient's permission before shaving them
Dysrhythmia means - ANSWERSECG rhythm differs from normal sinus rhythm
The contraction phase of the heartbeat is called - ANSWERSSystole
Where is V2 located? - ANSWERS4th intercostal space to the left of the sternum
If a patient is said to be in asystole, the characteristics would be - ANSWERSRate of 0
and no pulse
Premature atrial complexes originate from the - ANSWERSAtria
Which of the following is treated with hydrocholorothiazide? - ANSWERShigh blood
pressure and fluid retention
When no abnormalities show during a resting ECG the physician may order an exercise
ECG Another name for this is - ANSWERSstress test
Junctional tachycardia has - ANSWERSPR intervals less than 0.12 seconds
Characteristics of premature ventricular complexes include that they - ANSWERSHave
a wide and bizarre QRS complex
CORRECT ANSWERS
Gastro means - ANSWERSstomach
Waveforms may be displayed on a screen called - ANSWERSoscilloscope
The breastbone is referred to as - ANSWERSsternum
What are the three layers of the heart? - ANSWERSepicardium, myocardium,
endocardium
The use of non-invasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart, its chambers
and
valves is known as - ANSWERSechocardiography
Which of the following actions is helpful in assisting patients with their needs? -
ANSWERSKeeping a list of community resources that can further assist the patient
Automaticity means - ANSWERSThe ability of certain cells to produce an electrical
impulse without the need for
outside stimulation
ventricular depolarization - ANSWERSQRS
Contraction or Systole of the
cardiac muscle - ANSWERSDepolarzaon
Relaxation or Diastole of the
cardiac muscle - ANSWERSRepolarization
Atrial depolarization - ANSWERSP wave
Ventricular repolarization - ANSWERST
Two PVCs in a row - ANSWERScouplet
Atrial fibrillation has - ANSWERSno P-waves
On an ECG horizontal lines measure - ANSWERSheart rate
Lowers overall resistance in the vascular beds - ANSWERSACE inhibitors
, The PR interval gets progressively longer in - ANSWERS2nd degree AV heart block
Touching a person's body without their consent - ANSWERSbattery
An idioventricular rhythm has a rate of - ANSWERS20-40 bpm
Which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working? -
ANSWERSEvaluation
Which of the following marks the ECG paper? - ANSWERSStylus
The normal standardization mark should be how high? - ANSWERS10 mm
The pericardial sac that surrounds the heart - ANSWERSallows the heart to expand &
contract with minimal friction
Making false statements orally - ANSWERSslander
Before placing electrodes on the patient's body, interference may occur if there is a lot
of
hair covering their body and will need to be shaved. What should you do prior to
shaving
the patient? - ANSWERSAsk the patient's permission before shaving them
Dysrhythmia means - ANSWERSECG rhythm differs from normal sinus rhythm
The contraction phase of the heartbeat is called - ANSWERSSystole
Where is V2 located? - ANSWERS4th intercostal space to the left of the sternum
If a patient is said to be in asystole, the characteristics would be - ANSWERSRate of 0
and no pulse
Premature atrial complexes originate from the - ANSWERSAtria
Which of the following is treated with hydrocholorothiazide? - ANSWERShigh blood
pressure and fluid retention
When no abnormalities show during a resting ECG the physician may order an exercise
ECG Another name for this is - ANSWERSstress test
Junctional tachycardia has - ANSWERSPR intervals less than 0.12 seconds
Characteristics of premature ventricular complexes include that they - ANSWERSHave
a wide and bizarre QRS complex
