NPS CET Exam with Complete Solutions
What EKG change occurs after the ST segment elevations return to baseline? -
ANSWER-T wave inversion
A normal P wave does not exceed ____ and in amplitude and is smaller than ____
wide. - ANSWER-2.5 mm to 3 mm
__________ occurs longer than 30 seconds or requires direct current (DC) for
stabilization. - ANSWER-sustained VT
What are the three layers of the heart? - ANSWER-epicardium, myocardium,
endocardium
_____________ is the point where the QRS complex ends, and the ST segment begins.
- ANSWER-J point
In the context of atrial tachycardia, what describes a narrow QRS complex? - ANSWER-
Conduction through the AV node and His-Purkinje system
The P waves characteristic of left atrial abnormality can be ________. - ANSWER-
biphasic
What does an echocardiogram measure? - ANSWER-The degree of cardiac chamber
enlargement
A ____ complex occurs when the entire QRS complex is negative. - ANSWER-QS
What is a transducer used for? - ANSWER-The ECHO device used to conduct
ultrasound energy and create the visual picture of the heart.
What is a characteristic feature of a ventricular bigeminy pattern? - ANSWER-Regular
alternation of PVC and normal beat
The PR interval indicates the time an action potential travels through the atria and the
_________________. - ANSWER-AV junction
How does the morphology of PVCs vary? - ANSWER-Depending on the origin within
the ventricles
Which of the following is a characteristic of Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm (AIVR)?
- ANSWER-Heart rate usually between 50 and 00 bpm
, What medication is used as an arrhythmia suppression during digitalis toxicity? -
ANSWER-Lidocaine
Excessive stimulation of the heart's parasympathetic fibers will cause ____________. -
ANSWER-Fainting
If a patient's ECG shows signs of ischemia, this means: - ANSWER-An inadequate
blood supply to the heart.
What type of pacemaker will patients with congestive heart failure with left ventricular
conduction delays receive? - ANSWER-Biventricular
PACs can initiate arrhythmias by either ______ or _____ processes. - ANSWER-Focal;
reentrant
Pathologic J waves are distinctive in ______________ - ANSWER-Hypothermia
What differentiates Atrial Flutter from Atrial Fibrillation in terms of wave appearance? -
ANSWER-Atrial flutter has identical F waves
Which symptom is commonly associated with monomorphic VT in patients with
structural heart disease? - ANSWER-Syncope
How does hypertrophy affecting both ventricles typically present on an EKG? -
ANSWER-As right ventricular hypertrophy
A retrograde ____ wave appears at the end of a AVNRT run. - ANSWER-P wave
When should skin protectant be used for patients undergoing EKG? - ANSWER-
Whenever electrodes are used
What is a classic sign of right ventricular infarction? - ANSWER-Elevated central venous
pressure and jugular vein distention
Where are the changes seen on an EKG as the result of a bundle branch block? -
ANSWER-QRS complex
The width of the QRS must be between ______ and ______ seconds to be classified as
an incomplete RBBB. - ANSWER-0.10; 0.12
What does a slight T wave flattening or insignificant T wave inversion indicate? -
ANSWER-Nonspecific changes
What EKG change occurs after the ST segment elevations return to baseline? -
ANSWER-T wave inversion
A normal P wave does not exceed ____ and in amplitude and is smaller than ____
wide. - ANSWER-2.5 mm to 3 mm
__________ occurs longer than 30 seconds or requires direct current (DC) for
stabilization. - ANSWER-sustained VT
What are the three layers of the heart? - ANSWER-epicardium, myocardium,
endocardium
_____________ is the point where the QRS complex ends, and the ST segment begins.
- ANSWER-J point
In the context of atrial tachycardia, what describes a narrow QRS complex? - ANSWER-
Conduction through the AV node and His-Purkinje system
The P waves characteristic of left atrial abnormality can be ________. - ANSWER-
biphasic
What does an echocardiogram measure? - ANSWER-The degree of cardiac chamber
enlargement
A ____ complex occurs when the entire QRS complex is negative. - ANSWER-QS
What is a transducer used for? - ANSWER-The ECHO device used to conduct
ultrasound energy and create the visual picture of the heart.
What is a characteristic feature of a ventricular bigeminy pattern? - ANSWER-Regular
alternation of PVC and normal beat
The PR interval indicates the time an action potential travels through the atria and the
_________________. - ANSWER-AV junction
How does the morphology of PVCs vary? - ANSWER-Depending on the origin within
the ventricles
Which of the following is a characteristic of Accelerated Idioventricular Rhythm (AIVR)?
- ANSWER-Heart rate usually between 50 and 00 bpm
, What medication is used as an arrhythmia suppression during digitalis toxicity? -
ANSWER-Lidocaine
Excessive stimulation of the heart's parasympathetic fibers will cause ____________. -
ANSWER-Fainting
If a patient's ECG shows signs of ischemia, this means: - ANSWER-An inadequate
blood supply to the heart.
What type of pacemaker will patients with congestive heart failure with left ventricular
conduction delays receive? - ANSWER-Biventricular
PACs can initiate arrhythmias by either ______ or _____ processes. - ANSWER-Focal;
reentrant
Pathologic J waves are distinctive in ______________ - ANSWER-Hypothermia
What differentiates Atrial Flutter from Atrial Fibrillation in terms of wave appearance? -
ANSWER-Atrial flutter has identical F waves
Which symptom is commonly associated with monomorphic VT in patients with
structural heart disease? - ANSWER-Syncope
How does hypertrophy affecting both ventricles typically present on an EKG? -
ANSWER-As right ventricular hypertrophy
A retrograde ____ wave appears at the end of a AVNRT run. - ANSWER-P wave
When should skin protectant be used for patients undergoing EKG? - ANSWER-
Whenever electrodes are used
What is a classic sign of right ventricular infarction? - ANSWER-Elevated central venous
pressure and jugular vein distention
Where are the changes seen on an EKG as the result of a bundle branch block? -
ANSWER-QRS complex
The width of the QRS must be between ______ and ______ seconds to be classified as
an incomplete RBBB. - ANSWER-0.10; 0.12
What does a slight T wave flattening or insignificant T wave inversion indicate? -
ANSWER-Nonspecific changes
