EKG week 3 Reading Knowledge Assessment Chp 5

Normal sinus rhythm is:

20-40 bpm

40-60 bpm

60-100 bpm

100-160 bpm

60-100 bpm

T or F: Palpitations are irregular heartbeats felt by the patient

True

T or F: A shorter or longer QT interval may indicate increased risk for certain dysrhythmias and sudden death

True

Which rhythm follows the patient's breathing pattern?

sinus rhythmsinus

bradycardiasinus

tachycardiasinus

dysrhythmia

sinus dysrhythmia

Which of the following is a common sign of low cardiac output?

high BP

alert and oriented

increased perfusion of vital organs

low BP

low BP

Which of the following may be an etiology for sinus exit block?

HTN

low CO

digitalis

sinus bradycardia

digitalis

T or F: Sinus dysrhythmia describes a rhythm with a rate of more than 100 bpm.

False

T or F: Sinus tachycardia is an abnormal finding during exercise.

False

T or F: When sinus arrest continues for more than 6 seconds, you should call Code Blue.

True

T or F: The rhythm originating in the SA node affected by vagal tone is sinus bradycardia.

False