Cardiac Nursing Pre/Post Test
This quiz will be used to determine the learning experience of students from the time they entered the first learning module until the end of module 1. The results will guide the instructor towards the best teaching methods for this class. Good luck!
- 1.
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood back into the circulatory system?
- A.
Right atrium
- B.
Right ventricle
- C.
Tricuspid valve
- D.
Left ventricle
Correct Answer
D. Left ventricleExplanation
The left ventricle pumps blood into the systemic circulation. The right atrium pumps blood to the right ventricle. The tricuspid valve is not a heart chamber. The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Another name for ventricular contraction is:
- A.
Systole
- B.
Diastole
- C.
Repolarization
- D.
Sternum
Correct Answer
A. SystoleExplanation
Systole is ventricular contraction.Diastole is ventricular filling. Repolarization occurs when cells return to their negative resting state.The sternum is the breast bone.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The name for the volume of blood in the ventricle immediately before it is ejected is:
- A.
Preload
- B.
Afterload
- C.
Contractility
- D.
Automaticity
Correct Answer
A. PreloadExplanation
The correct answer is preload.Afterload is the resistance that the LV must pump against. Contractility is the squeezing ability of the LV.Automaticity is what allows the SA node to initiate an impulse.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When determining heart rate in a normal heart, you should always remember that the atrial rate is:
- A.
Always slower than the ventricular rate.
- B.
The most accurate rate to measure.
- C.
Always faster than the ventricular rate.
- D.
Always equal to the ventricular rate.
Correct Answer
D. Always equal to the ventricular rate.Explanation
In the normal heart,the atrial and ventricular rate are always equal.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Using the 6 second method or the rule of 10's, which of the following is the atrial rate if the number of P waves on a 6-second strip is 5?
- A.
30
- B.
50
- C.
55
- D.
150
Correct Answer
B. 50Explanation
10x5=50Rate this question:
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- 6.
Please place a check mark next to the rhythm or rhythms that would require defibrillation.
- A.
Asystole
- B.
Atrial fibrillation
- C.
Supraventricular tachycardia
- D.
Ventricular fibrillation
- E.
Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
Correct Answer(s)
D. Ventricular fibrillation
E. Pulseless ventricular tachycardiaExplanation
Asystole requires CPR, SVT requires cardioversion and/or meds. A fib requires meds and/or cardioversion.Ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia require defibrillation.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Please place a check mark next to the rhythm or rhythms that might require cardioversion.
- A.
Third degree heart block
- B.
Rapid unstable atrial fibrillation
- C.
Ventricular tachycardia with a pulse
- D.
Asystole
- E.
Pulseless electrical activity
Correct Answer(s)
B. Rapid unstable atrial fibrillation
C. Ventricular tachycardia with a pulseExplanation
Rapid atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia with a pulse would be rhythms acceptable for cardioversion. Third degree heart block requires a pacemaker. Asystole requires CPR.PEA requires CPR.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Please place a check mark next to the rhythm or rhythms that would require a transcutaneous pacemaker.
- A.
First degree heart block
- B.
Asystole
- C.
Third degree heart block
- D.
Bradycardia with signs of poor perfusion
- E.
Atrial fibrillation
Correct Answer(s)
C. Third degree heart block
D. Bradycardia with signs of poor perfusionExplanation
First degree heart block does not require treatment. Asystole requires CPR. Third degree heart block requires a pacemaker. Bradycardia with signs of poor perfusion requires a pacemaker. Atrial fibrillation requires meds or cardioversion.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Indicate in the spaces provided whether the following statements related to sinus tachycardia are true.
- A.
Sinus tachycardia decreases the workload of the heart.
- B.
The first intervention for sinus tachycardia is an appropriate drug.
- C.
Sinus tachycardia can be initiated by physical or emotional causes.
- D.
Sinus tachycardia can be a sign of more serious health problems, such as hemorrhage or heart failure.
Correct Answer(s)
C. Sinus tachycardia can be initiated by physical or emotional causes.
D. Sinus tachycardia can be a sign of more serious health problems, such as hemorrhage or heart failure.Explanation
A-false. (tachycardia increases workload). B. false. First attempt to indentify the causes.C. True. D. True.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Please answer true or false to the questions below.
- A.
Ventricular fibrillation may be preceded by complete heart block
- B.
Ventricular fibrillation may be preceded by ventricular tachycardia
Correct Answer
B. Ventricular fibrillation may be preceded by ventricular tachycardiaExplanation
An untreated ventricular tachycardia may lead to ventricular fibrillation.Complete heart block may lead to asystole but,not ventricular fibrillation.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Please interpret the rhythm below.
- A.
Sinus bradycardia
- B.
Idioventricular rhythm
- C.
Type II second degree AV block
- D.
Third degree heartblock
Correct Answer
D. Third degree heartblockExplanation
Third degree heart blockRate this question:
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- 12.
The rhythm below is best described as:Please interpret the above rhythm.
- A.
Normal sinus rhytnm
- B.
Atrial fibrillation
- C.
Ventricular fibrillation
- D.
Atrial flutter
Correct Answer
D. Atrial flutterExplanation
Atrial flutterRate this question:
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- 13.
The rhythm below is best described as:
- A.
Supraventricular tachycardia
- B.
Ventricular fibrillation
- C.
Normal sinus rhythm
- D.
First degree heart block
Correct Answer
C. Normal sinus rhythmExplanation
Normal sinus rhythmRate this question:
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- 14.
The rhythm below is best described as:
- A.
Ventricular fibrillation
- B.
Pulseless electrical activity
- C.
Asystole
- D.
Idioventricular rhythm
Correct Answer
C. AsystoleExplanation
AsystoleRate this question:
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- 15.
The rhythm above is best described as:
- A.
Sinus tachycardia
- B.
Ventricular tachycardia
- C.
Supraventricular tachycardia
- D.
Ventricular tachycardia
Correct Answer
C. Supraventricular tachycardiaExplanation
Supraventricular tachycardiaRate this question:
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