Arrhythmias Flash Cards 2

What is the Heart Rate for Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)

• ~60 BPM

• ~120 BPM

• ~350 BPM

• ~180 BPM

Prerequisite for heart rate calculation

• Ensure rhythm is regular before calculating heart rate.

• Calculate heart rate at rest only.

• Measure blood pressure first.

• Count the number of breaths per minute.

Which Heart Rhythm Is Considered the "Bag of Worms" and What Is Its Heart Rate?

• Atrial Fibrillation; 300 BPM

• Ventricular Fibrillation; 400 BPM +

• Tachycardia; 150 BPM

• Bradycardia; 60 BPM

Definition of Coupling in PVCs

• Two back-to-back PVCs.

• A single PVC with a valve.

• A type of electrical connection.

• A method of joining two pipes without fittings.

Where IS The AV Node Located?

• Right Atrium

• Left Atrium

• Right Ventricle

• Pulmonary Vein

What Is The Heart Rate For VFIB?

• 300 BPM

• 350 BPM

• 400 BPM + (as per class notes)

• 450 BPM

Atrial Flutter Is Most Visible On Which EKG Leads?

• Leads I, II and AVF.

• Leads V1, V2 and V3.

• Leads III, aVR and aVL.

• Leads II, III and aVF.

Definition of Arrhythmias

• Regular heart rates.

• Irregular heart rates.

• Consistent heart rhythms.

• Rapid heartbeats.

What Does The P Wave Represent?

• Atrial Depolarization.

• Ventricular Depolarization.

• Atrial Repolarization.

• Ventricular Repolarization.

The Word "Sinus" Refers To The _____

• Atrium

• Ventricle

• Aorta

• Septum