Cardiac Rhythm Quiz

The intrinsic rate of the SA node is 40-60 bpm.

• True

• False

The AV node is the pacemaker.

• True

• False

The heart cells possess both excitability and contractility qualities.

• True

• False

The P wave indicates the firing of the SA node.

• True

• False

Identify the following rhythm from the options below.

• Sinus Arhythmia

• Sinus Tachycradia

• Normal Sinus Rhythm

• Sinus Bradycardia

Identify the following rhythm from the options below.

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Ventricular Fibrillation

• Sinus Arhythmia

• Normal Sinus Rhythm

Identify the heart rhythm shown in the diagram.

• Ventricular Fibrillation

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Ventricular Tachycardia

• Asystole

Identify the heart rhythm shown in the diagram.

• Premature Ventricular Contraction

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Ventricular Tachycardia

• Premature Atrial Contraction

Identify the heart rhythm shown in the diagram.

• Paced Rhythm

• Atrial Flutter

• Ventricular Tachycardia

• Asystole

Explain the difference between a Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack:

• A cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating, while a heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked.

• A heart attack is when the heart stops beating, while a cardiac arrest is when blood flow to the heart is blocked.

• Both cardiac arrest and heart attack are the same and involve the heart stopping.

• A cardiac arrest is a type of heart attack.