Basic Dysrhythmia Assessment A Exams Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!

Cardiac rhythm - ANSWERThe pattern of electrical activity in the heart Sinus rhythm - ANSWERNormal heart rhythm originating from the sinus node Sinus tachycardia - ANSWERRapid heart rhythm originating from the sinus node Sinus bradycardia - ANSWERSlow heart rhythm originating from the sinus node Atrial fibrillation - ANSWERIrregular and often rapid heart rhythm Atrial flutter - ANSWERRapid and regular heart rhythm in the atria Supraventricular tachycardia - ANSWERRapid heart rhythm originating above the ventricles Junctional tachycardia - ANSWERRapid heart rhythm originating from the AV junction Third-degree heart block - ANSWERComplete blockage of electrical signals between the atria and ventricles Second-degree AV block - Type I (Mobitz I) - ANSWERProgressive prolongation of PR interval until a beat is dropped