EKG and More

Which label is representing the Purkinje fibers?

• A
• C
• D
• E

Interpret this EKG strip

• Sinus Rhythm, Hr.70

• Sinus Rhythm, Hr.90

• Sinus Bradycardia, Hr.50

• Sinus Tachycardia, Hr. 110

Interpret this Rhythm:

• Normal sinus rhythm

• Ventricular fibrillation

• Sinus Brady with PAC's

• Sinus Bradycardia

The PCT prepares a patient for an EKG. Which of the following instructions should the NCP provide?

• "Avoid food or drink for 4 hours prior to the test"

• "Remove all clothing from the waist up"

• "Apply moisturizing lotion to the electrode placement sites"

• "Maintain a full bladder for the duration of the test"

An PCT is preparing a patient for an EKG. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the V4 lead?

• 5th intercostal space at the anterior axillary line

• 5th intercostal space at the midaxillary line

• Midway between V3 and V5

• 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line

An EKG tracing shows an expected P-wave, QRS complex, and T-wave configuration. There are five complete cardiac cycles on a 6-second strip. This represents which of the following cardiac rhythms?

• Sinus Bradycardia

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Ventricular Fibrillation

• Sinus Tachycardia

The PCT is performing an EKG on a patient with a heart rate of 105/min. This finding should be identified as an indication of which of the following conditions?

• Sinus Rhythm

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Bradycardia

• Tachycardia

The PCT is preparing a patient who has shortness of breath for an EKG. In which of the following positions should an assistant place the patient?

• Prone

• Semi- Fowler's

• Supine

• Sims'

A heart rate over 100 beats per minute is called?

• tachycardia

• bradycardia

• depolarization

• repolarization

After performing an ECG on an adult patient, the PCT reports to the RN that the PR interval reflects normal sinus rhythm. What is the PR interval for a normal sinus rhythm?

• 0.05 and 0.1 seconds.

• 0.12 and 0.2 seconds.

• 0.15 and 0.3 seconds.

• 0.25 and 0.4 seconds.