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WorksheetsPracticum Health Science Spring Semester Test
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which lead is created by connecting the Right Arm and Left Leg?
I
II
III
aVR
aVL
Name that ectopy!
Premature Atrial Complex (PAC)
Premature Junctional Complex (PJC)
Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
Name that pattern!
Bigeminy
Trigeminy
Couplet / Pair
Run / Burst
what is NOT oxygenated
lt. atria
lt. ventricle
pulmonary artery
aorta
The ___________ represents ventricular repolarization.
T wave
U wave
QT interval
ST segment
Name that ectopy!
Premature Atrial Complex (PAC)
Premature Junctional Complex (PJC)
Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
What is the heart rate for this rhythm?
30 BPM
50 BPM
60 BPM
80 BPM
Name that ectopy!
Premature Atrial Complex (PAC)
Premature Junctional Complex (PJC)
Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
Name that ectopy!
Premature Atrial Complex (PAC)
Premature Junctional Complex (PJC)
Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC)
Name that pattern!
Bigeminy
Trigeminy
Couplet / Pair
Run / Burst
slow heart rate is
tachycardia
bradycardia
arrhythmia
asystole
Blood enters the heart from the _______?
Superior and inferior vena cava
Bicuspid and Tricuspid
aorta
pulmonary artery
Once blood passes through the mitral/ bicuspid valve, it enters the________?
Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Which lead is created by connected the left arm and the left leg?
I
II
III
aVR
aVL
Which letter represents the P wave
A
B
C
E
Which word most closely correlates with precordial?
limb
chest
augmented
bipolar
P wave is
Repolarization of atria
Repolarization of ventricles
Depolarization of atria
Depolarization of ventricles
Which event is NOT correct during P wave
SA node generates an impulse and transmits it to walls of atria
Atrial depolarization
Atria contract
Ventricular depolarization
Which letter represents the T wave
A
B
C
E
By relating events in ECG with phases in cardiac cycle, at which event do the atria contract and ventricles relax?
A
B
C
E
Repolarization of ventricles means
the electrical impulse are removed from walls of atria
the electrical impulse are removed from walls of ventricles
the electrical impulse are removed from wall of atrium
the electrical impulse are removed from wall of left ventricle
What is the ECG showing
Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation
Asystole
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Heart Block
What is the ECG showing
Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation
normal
Premature Ventricular Contraction
Heart Block
Rate: 150 – 250 bpm
Rhythm: regular
Accelerated Junctional Rhythm
ST
Accelerated IVR
SVT
Lead II is the standard lead in viewing the EKG.
True
False
A common cardiac dysrhythmia characterized by premature heartbeats originating in the atria.
A-Fib
A-Flutter
PAC's
SA Block
ST Elevation
NSTEMI
STEMI
Occlusion of this artery is often the most fatal.
Right Posterior Ascending Artery
Left Anterior Descending Artery
Circumflex Artery
Marginal Artery
Use the rule of 300 to determine approximate Heart Rate.
300/6 = 50
300/3.5 = 75
300/1.5 = 200
Not enough information.
Which of the following best describes this strip?
Tachycardia
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Bradycardia
Asystole
The nurse sees the above rhythm on the monitor. What should the nurse do first?
Defibrillate the patient
Initiate chest compressions
Check for the presence of a pulse
Advise the patient not to get out of bed
Name the EKG
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
The QRS complex is normally __________ seconds in duration
0.06 to 0.10
0.04 to 0.10
0.08 to 0.12
0.10 to 0.12
Every other beat is a PVC
A fib
Atrial Flutter
Asystole
bigeminy
Atria are irritable and quivering, causing fibrillatory waves between QRS complex
asystole
atrial flutter
A fib
V fib
Every third beat is a PVC
Bigeminy
Trigeminy
Couplet
Triplet
Ventricles are irritable and no longer contract but quiver, there are no definite complexes
A fib
V fib
V tach
Atrial flutter
What rhythm is here?
idioventricular
agonal
asystole
sinus bradycardia
Holter Monitor
the patient begins to experience shortness of breath
The patient completes all levels of the ECG Test
During which type of tests to patients wear a monitor in an ambulator setting for 30 days, pressing a record button on the loop device when they experience palpitations?
ECG
Stress Test
Holter Monitor
Event (Loop) Monitor
Select all the bipolar leads
Lead I
avR
V1
Lead II
avL
When placing EKG electrodes, which one is considered the grounding electrode?
Right Arm
Left Arm
Left Leg
Right Leg
What is the best position for the patient when performing an EKG?
Prone
Supine
Lateral
Standing
What is the best position for a patient with severe shortness of breath when performing an EKG?
Prone
Semi-Fowlers
Lateral
Left Sim's
Which method is the most accurate for assessing an ecg rhythm rate?
1500 method
6 second method
300 method
Which method for assessing ECG rate is best for an irregular rhythm?
1500 method
6 second method
300 method
The major concern for ST segment elevation is
stroke
pericarditis
myocardial infarction
medications
Using the six second method, you count 12 R waves in a six second strip. This could be documented as
a regular rate
bradycardia
tachycardia
What is the value of a small box on the x axis of an ecg?
.1 mv
.5 mV
.04 seconds
.20 seconds
What is the value of a small box on the y axis of an ecg?
.1 mV
.5 mV
.04 seconds
.20 seconds
You see three small boxes on the x axis of an ecg. You know this means ______.
3 mv
.3 mV
3 seconds
.12 seconds
You see four small boxes on the y axis of the ecg. You know this means ____.
.16 seconds
4 seconds
4 mV
.4 mV
______ is the standard speed for the paper to run on the ECG.
10 mm/second
25 mm/second
50 mm/second
12.5 mm/second
The x axis on ecg paper represents:
gain
amplitude
heart attack
time
What is the single most important thing a healthcare worker can do to stop the cycle of infection?
Wear a mask
Get a vaccine
Wash hands
None of the above
True or False: The correct sequence of donning PPE is the following: gloves, mask/respirator, goggles/face shielf, gown.
true
false
One important type of PPE is a respirator. Which statement is FALSE about a respirator?
A respirator is to be worn at all times when a patient is in droplet precautions
It is important to be fitted for a respiratory annually by your employer.
After donning a respirator, the nurse must perform a seal check.
After providing patient care, the nurse will remove the respirator outside the patient's room.
Hospital acquired infections are called ___?
antibiotic resistant infections
septicemia
nosocomial infections
vector
________ requires that all workers be provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
PPE
OSHA
CDC
NIH
Allowing a patient to think without feeling pressure is an example of
Accepting
Being silent
Offering self
Offering general leads
"I'm enjoying hearing your thoughts about your upcoming vacation, but let's get back to what to do if this keeps bleeding after you leave."
focusing
giving a broad opening
giving recognition
making observations
You see the NFPA hazard symbol see here. You know this chemical is:
Acidic
Highly Toxic
Extremely Flammable
Normally Stable
You see the NFPA hazard symbol see here. You know this chemical is:
Acidic
Highly Toxic
Extremely Flammable
A dangerous health hazard
You are about to put out a fire that started on some electrical equipment in the lab. You should use a class ___ fire extinguisher.
A
B
C
D
K
When it comes to clostridium difficile, or cdiff, the CPT knows that
the patient must be in droplet isolation
you must use hand sanitizer any time you come into contact with the patient
you must wash your hands with soap and water before exiting the room
Which is not a rule for workplace safety ?
Never use solutions from bottles that are not labeled
Do not operate any equipment if your instructor / immediate supervisor is not in the room.
If you don't know how to do something always read the instructions and try first before you tell your supervisor.
Never handle any electrical equipment with wet hands, or near water.
