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WorksheetsEKG and Heart Monitoring Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the normal adult heart rate range?
80 to 120 beats per minute
70 to 110 beats per minute
60 to 100 beats per minute
50 to 90 beats per minute
What is the purpose of a Holter Monitor?
To measure heart rate during exercise
To record heart activity for 24 hours or more
To provide a permanent record of the EKG
To detect electrical interference
Which of the following is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt treatment?
Bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Premature atrial contractions
What should be avoided while wearing a Holter Monitor?
Eating
Electric blankets
Reading
Listening to music
What is the definition of bradycardia?
A heart rate less than 60 beats per minute
A heart rate of exactly 100 beats per minute
A heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute
A heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute
What is the standard paper speed for an EKG?
10 mm per second
75 mm per second
25 mm per second
50 mm per second
What is the main advantage of a multichannel EKG machine?
It records many leads at a time
It is more portable
It requires fewer leads
It uses less paper
What is the correct procedure for calculating heart rate using the 6-second method?
Count the P waves and multiply by 10
Count the QRS complexes and multiply by 10
Count the T waves and multiply by 10
Count the R waves and multiply by 10
What is an artifact in the context of an EKG?
A type of heart rhythm
A type of electrode
Interference or distortion
A type of heart rate
What is the role of the assistant during an EKG procedure?
Prescribing medication
Diagnosing heart conditions
Preparing equipment and patient
Interpreting the EKG
What is the definition of tachycardia?
A heart rate of exactly 60 beats per minute
A heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute
A heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute
A heart rate less than 60 beats per minute
What is the characteristic of a normal sinus rhythm?
Irregular rhythm at regular rates
Regular rhythm at regular rates
Irregular rhythm at irregular rates
Regular rhythm at irregular rates
What is the main cause of somatic tremors in an EKG?
Electrical interference
Muscle movement
Improper electrode placement
Patient talking
What is the function of a stress test?
To measure heart rate at rest
To measure how the heart reacts to increased need for oxygen during exercise
To record heart activity for 24 hours
To detect electrical interference
What is the definition of atrial fibrillation?
Slow contractions of the atria
No contractions of the atria
Contractions of the atria are incomplete and extremely rapid
Regular contractions of the atria
What should be done if an abnormal heart rate is detected?
Adjust the EKG machine
Try to interpret it
Report it to the physician
Ignore it
What is the characteristic of ventricular fibrillation?
Normal sinus rhythm
Regular P waves and QRS complex
No P waves, distorted QRS complex
Regular heart rate
What is the purpose of a mount in EKG?
To enhance the quality of the tracing
To reduce paper usage
To increase the speed of the EKG machine
To form a permanent record of the EKG for the patient's file
What is the effect of increasing the heat on the EKG stylus?
Increases paper speed
Decreases paper speed
Makes the line darker
Makes the line lighter
What is the main cause of AC interference in an EKG?
Electrical interference
Improper electrode placement
Muscle movement
Patient talking
What is the characteristic of a wandering baseline in an EKG?
The stylus remains stationary
The stylus moves from the center of the paper
The stylus moves in a straight line
The stylus moves in a circular pattern
What is the correct procedure for calculating heart rate using the large block method?
Divide 300 by the number of large blocks between the P waves
Divide 300 by the number of large blocks between the QRS complexes
Divide 300 by the number of large blocks between the T waves
Divide 300 by the number of large blocks between the R waves
What is the main advantage of an automatic EKG machine?
It requires fewer leads
It saves time and paper
It is more accurate
It is more portable
What is the definition of paroxysmal atrial tachycardia?
A series of late beats in the ventricular piece of heart rate
A series of early beats in the atrial piece of heart rate
A series of late beats in the atrial piece of heart rate
A series of early beats in the ventricular piece of heart rate
What is the characteristic of premature ventricular contractions?
No P wave, wide QRS complex
Normal sinus rhythm
Regular heart rate
Presence of P wave
What is the role of the assistant in preparing for a Holter Monitor?
Diagnosing heart conditions
Preparing equipment and patient
Interpreting the results
Prescribing medication
What is the characteristic of a paced rhythm for a pacemaker?
Large spikes
No spikes
Small spikes
Irregular spikes
What is the main cause of an interrupted baseline in an EKG?
Improper electrode placement
Electrical interference
A break between waves on tracing
Muscle movement
What is the correct procedure for placing a carrying case for a Holter Monitor?
Place it on the patient's chest
Place it in the patient's hand
Place it over the shoulder or belt
Place it on the patient's back
What is the main advantage of using standard tracing paper for EKGs?
It is more durable
It is more accurate
All physicians can read it the same way
It is cheaper
The name of the membrane that covers the heart is _____.
parietal
pericardial
pleural
visceral
