AMCA EKG - PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST UPDATE
what is the most accurate method for acquiring heart rate? - ANSWER 1500 method
As an impulse moves toward a positive electrode it produces what type of deflection? -
ANSWER upward
on ECG papers horizontal measurements are used to determine what? - ANSWER
heart rate
the initiation of the impulse in the SA Node and its movement through the atria
produce? - ANSWER P-wave
repolarization of the ventricles is represented by the? - ANSWER T-wave
artifact is? - ANSWER problematic because it can mimic life-threatening dysrhythmias
two PVC's in a row are called a: - ANSWER couplet
the heart valve that is situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle is called?
- ANSWER the tricuspid valve
automaticity means: - ANSWER the ability of certain cells to produce an electrical
impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation
each small square running horizontally represents: - ANSWER 0.04 seconds
how many electrosdes are used as part of a 12-lead ECG? - ANSWER 10
the third step of analyzing an ECG rhythm is? - ANSWER evaluate the P-wave
the PR-intervals get progressively longer in: - ANSWER 2nd degree AV heart block,
Type I
a heart rate below 60 bpm is called: - ANSWER bradycardia
atrial fibrillation has: - ANSWER no P-waves
which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working? -
ANSWER evaluation
which of the following actions is helpful in assisting patients with their needs? -
ANSWER keeping a list of community resources that can further assist the patient
, what is used to mark an ECG paper? - ANSWER a stylus
is a patient is said to be in asystole, the characteristics would be described as: -
ANSWER rate of 0 and no pulse
Which of the following irregularities on an ECG would be considered the most severe? -
ANSWER V-fib
The heart's ability to create its own electrical impulse is known as: - ANSWER
automaticity
The technician is placing leads and electrodes on the patient's chest. At which location
will lead V4 be placed? - ANSWER Fifth intercostal space in the left midclavicular line
The horizontal flat line that separates the various waves on the ECG strip represents: -
ANSWER the baseline
When applying chest leads, V2 is placed: - ANSWER At the fourth ICS, left sternal
border
Which body plane divides the body into equal portions? - ANSWER midsagittal
When you are facing someone in normal anatomical position, at which body plane are
you looking? - ANSWER frontal
Which body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions? - ANSWER
transverse
The term "distal" means: - ANSWER Farthest from the point of attachment
Which ECG lead is considered bipolar? - ANSWER lead II
An example of a dorsal cavity is the: - ANSWER spinal cavity
You are obtaining an ECG using a 10 lead ECG machine. The patient accidentally
coughs while the strip is running, causing an artifact on the strip. This can be identified
as a: - ANSWER somatic tremor
The P wave on the ECG strip should be: - ANSWER Upright reflection and in front of
the QRS complex
Select the method of preparation for the patient that will ensure a successful ECG
recording. - ANSWER Making sure the patient's legs are not crossed and arms are
resting at each side
ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST UPDATE
what is the most accurate method for acquiring heart rate? - ANSWER 1500 method
As an impulse moves toward a positive electrode it produces what type of deflection? -
ANSWER upward
on ECG papers horizontal measurements are used to determine what? - ANSWER
heart rate
the initiation of the impulse in the SA Node and its movement through the atria
produce? - ANSWER P-wave
repolarization of the ventricles is represented by the? - ANSWER T-wave
artifact is? - ANSWER problematic because it can mimic life-threatening dysrhythmias
two PVC's in a row are called a: - ANSWER couplet
the heart valve that is situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle is called?
- ANSWER the tricuspid valve
automaticity means: - ANSWER the ability of certain cells to produce an electrical
impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation
each small square running horizontally represents: - ANSWER 0.04 seconds
how many electrosdes are used as part of a 12-lead ECG? - ANSWER 10
the third step of analyzing an ECG rhythm is? - ANSWER evaluate the P-wave
the PR-intervals get progressively longer in: - ANSWER 2nd degree AV heart block,
Type I
a heart rate below 60 bpm is called: - ANSWER bradycardia
atrial fibrillation has: - ANSWER no P-waves
which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working? -
ANSWER evaluation
which of the following actions is helpful in assisting patients with their needs? -
ANSWER keeping a list of community resources that can further assist the patient
, what is used to mark an ECG paper? - ANSWER a stylus
is a patient is said to be in asystole, the characteristics would be described as: -
ANSWER rate of 0 and no pulse
Which of the following irregularities on an ECG would be considered the most severe? -
ANSWER V-fib
The heart's ability to create its own electrical impulse is known as: - ANSWER
automaticity
The technician is placing leads and electrodes on the patient's chest. At which location
will lead V4 be placed? - ANSWER Fifth intercostal space in the left midclavicular line
The horizontal flat line that separates the various waves on the ECG strip represents: -
ANSWER the baseline
When applying chest leads, V2 is placed: - ANSWER At the fourth ICS, left sternal
border
Which body plane divides the body into equal portions? - ANSWER midsagittal
When you are facing someone in normal anatomical position, at which body plane are
you looking? - ANSWER frontal
Which body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions? - ANSWER
transverse
The term "distal" means: - ANSWER Farthest from the point of attachment
Which ECG lead is considered bipolar? - ANSWER lead II
An example of a dorsal cavity is the: - ANSWER spinal cavity
You are obtaining an ECG using a 10 lead ECG machine. The patient accidentally
coughs while the strip is running, causing an artifact on the strip. This can be identified
as a: - ANSWER somatic tremor
The P wave on the ECG strip should be: - ANSWER Upright reflection and in front of
the QRS complex
Select the method of preparation for the patient that will ensure a successful ECG
recording. - ANSWER Making sure the patient's legs are not crossed and arms are
resting at each side
