Telemetry Test Questions with Correct Answers
Each small box on the monitoring EKG paper is how man seconds?
Correct Answer-0.04 seconds
Paroxysmal means? Correct Answer-sudden onset and sudden
termination
Unique waveform characteristics of: Sinus Arrythmia Correct Answer-
Regularly Irregular Sinus rhythm
Unique waveform characteristics of: Atrial Fib Correct Answer-
irregularly irregular with no p wave
Unique waveform characteristics of: Atrial Flutter Correct Answer-
prominent f waves/saw tooth pattern
atrial kick is responsible for how much cardiac output? Correct Answer-
20-30% cardiac output
PVC Correct Answer-premature ventricular contraction
PAC Correct Answer-premature atrial contraction
PJC Correct Answer-premature junctional contraction
, Unique waveform characteristics of: junctional complexes Correct
Answer-may have no p waves, may have inverted or negative p waves,
and have a PRI of <0.12 (short)
Hallmark signs of a PVC Correct Answer-wide and bizarre QRS
complex, originates in ventricle, and usually has a compensatory pause
bigeminy Correct Answer-Ectopic beat every other beat
trigeminy Correct Answer-ectopic beat every third beat
quadgeminy Correct Answer-ectopic beat every fourth beat
PVCs are frequently caused by what? Correct Answer-Hypokalemia
aberrant/aberrancy refers to what Correct Answer-refers to abnormal
conduction through the ventricles (cell to cell) resulting in wide
complexes
Unique waveform characteristics of: VTach Correct Answer-usually has
a regular rhythm
Which lead is best for measuring waveforms for rhythm interpretation?
Correct Answer-Lead II
Each small box on the monitoring EKG paper is how man seconds?
Correct Answer-0.04 seconds
Paroxysmal means? Correct Answer-sudden onset and sudden
termination
Unique waveform characteristics of: Sinus Arrythmia Correct Answer-
Regularly Irregular Sinus rhythm
Unique waveform characteristics of: Atrial Fib Correct Answer-
irregularly irregular with no p wave
Unique waveform characteristics of: Atrial Flutter Correct Answer-
prominent f waves/saw tooth pattern
atrial kick is responsible for how much cardiac output? Correct Answer-
20-30% cardiac output
PVC Correct Answer-premature ventricular contraction
PAC Correct Answer-premature atrial contraction
PJC Correct Answer-premature junctional contraction
, Unique waveform characteristics of: junctional complexes Correct
Answer-may have no p waves, may have inverted or negative p waves,
and have a PRI of <0.12 (short)
Hallmark signs of a PVC Correct Answer-wide and bizarre QRS
complex, originates in ventricle, and usually has a compensatory pause
bigeminy Correct Answer-Ectopic beat every other beat
trigeminy Correct Answer-ectopic beat every third beat
quadgeminy Correct Answer-ectopic beat every fourth beat
PVCs are frequently caused by what? Correct Answer-Hypokalemia
aberrant/aberrancy refers to what Correct Answer-refers to abnormal
conduction through the ventricles (cell to cell) resulting in wide
complexes
Unique waveform characteristics of: VTach Correct Answer-usually has
a regular rhythm
Which lead is best for measuring waveforms for rhythm interpretation?
Correct Answer-Lead II
