Basic Arrhythmias 8th Edition By Gail Walraven Test Bank, Questions and Answers - All Chapters

Basic Arrhythmias, 8e (Walraven)
Chapter 1 Electrophysiology

1) The inherent rate of the SA node is bpm.
A) 30-60
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: C
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Learning Obj.: 1.3

2) The inherent rate of the AV junction is bpm.
A) 20-40
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: B
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Learning Obj.: 1.3

3) The inherent rate of the ventricle is bpm.
A) 20-40
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: A
Page Ref: 6
Learning Obj.: 1.3

4) The built-in rate of each of the three major areas of the conduction system is referred to as the
rate.
A) fast
B) heart
C) escape
D) inherent
Answer: D
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,5) What #xqterm #xqis #xqused #xqto #xqrefer #xqto #xqthe #xqprocess #xqof #xqelectrical #xqdischarge #xqand #xqthe
#xqflow #xqof #xqelectrical #xqactivity?

A) Repolarization
B) Depolarization
C) Polarization
D) Polarized
#xqAnswer:

# x q B #xqPage

#xqRef: #xq4

Learning #xqObj.: # x q 1.2

6) If #xqpolarizing #xqis #xqconsidered #xqthe #xqready #xqstate, #xqthen #xq would #xqbe #xqconsidered #xqthe
#xqrecovery #xqstate.

A) discharge
B) polarization
C) repolarization
D) depolarization
#xqAnswer: # x q C

Page #xqRef: #xq4
Learning #xqObj.: # x q 1.2

7) After #xqleaving #xqthe #xqarea #xqof #xqthe #xqAV #xqnode, #xqimpulses #xqgo #xqthrough #xqthe #xq to #xqreach
#xqthe #xqright #xqand #xqleft #xqbundle #xqbranches.

A) Purkinje #xqfibers
B) Bundle #xqof #xqHis
C) AV #xqjunction
D) SA
#xqnode

#xqAnswer:

#xqB #xqPage

#xqRef: #xq6

Learning #xqObj.: # x q 1.3

8) Part #xqof #xqthe #xqparasympathetic #xqbranch #xqof #xqthe #xqautonomic #xqnervous #xqsystem #xqis #xqthe #xq
nerve.
A) vagus
B) coronary
C) aortic
D) pericardial
#xqAnswer:

# x q A #xqPage

#xqRef: #xq10

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,9) When #xqstimulated, #xqthe #xq branch #xqof #xqthe #xqnervous #xqsystem #xqincreases #xqheart
#xqrate, #xqAV #xqconduction, #xqand #xqirritability.

A) parasympathetic
B) sympathetic
C) pacemaker
D) inherent
#xqAnswer:

#xqB #xqPage

#xqRef: #xq9

Learning #xqObj.: # x q 1.4

10) Which #xqcardiac #xqcells #xqare #xqresponsible #xqfor #xqinitiating #xqand #xqconducting #xqpacemaker #xqimpulses?
A) Motor #xqcells
B) Mechanical #xqcells
C) Electrical #xqcells
D) Atrioventricular
#xqcells #xqAnswer: # x q C

Page #xqRef: #xq1
Learning #xqObj.: # x q 1.1

11) Which #xqis #xqthe #xqnormal #xqpacemaker #xqof #xqthe #xqheart?
A) SA #xqnode
B) AV #xqnode
C) AV #xqjunction
D) Ventricle
#xqAnswer:

# x q A #xqPage

#xqRef: #xq5

Learning #xqObj.: # x q 1.3

12) Which #xqof #xqthe #xqfollowing #xqis #xqNOT #xqa #xqpart #xqof #xqthe #xqnormal #xqcardiac #xqconduction #xqsystem?
A) Coronary #xqsinus
B) AV #xqnode
C) Purkinje #xqFibers
D) Internodal
#xqpathways #xqAnswer:

# x q A

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Learning #xqObj.: # x q 1.1

13) What #xqis #xqthe #xqterm #xqfor #xqthe #xqfail-safe #xqmechanism #xqthat #xqallows #xqa #xqlower
#xqpacemaker #xqto #xqtake #xqover #xqwhen #xqa #xqhigher #xqsite #xqfails?

A) Polarization
B) Irritability
C) AV #xqconduction
D) Escape
#xqAnswer:



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, D #xqPage
#xq

Ref: #xq7
#xq

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