NCCT Electrocardiograpy
- 1.
Which wave represents the contraction of the ventricle?
- A.
P Wave
- B.
S Wave
- C.
R Wave
- D.
T Wave
Correct Answer
C. R Wave -
- 2.
This represents the time from the end of atrial depolarization to the beginning of ventricular depolarization
- A.
ST segment
- B.
QRS complex
- C.
P-R Segment
- D.
P-R interval
Correct Answer
C. P-R Segment -
- 3.
What represent the period of time when the heart rest
- A.
T Wave
- B.
Q_T intervals
- C.
Base Line
- D.
QRS Segment
Correct Answer
C. Base Line -
- 4.
Which represents the electrical recovery of the ventricle
- A.
T Wave
- B.
ST-Segment
- C.
Q-T segment
- D.
QRS complex
Correct Answer
A. T Wave -
- 5.
Which represents the time interval from the beginning of ventricular depolarization to the end of repolarization of the ventricles
- A.
P-R Interval
- B.
Q-T interval
- C.
QRS segment
- D.
P-R segment
Correct Answer
B. Q-T interval -
- 6.
This represents the time from the end of ventricular depolarization to the beginning of ventricular repolarization
- A.
ST Segment
- B.
PR interval
- C.
QRS complex
- D.
PR interval
Correct Answer
A. ST Segment -
- 7.
Which Wave represents the contraction of the atria
- A.
S Wave
- B.
T Wave
- C.
P Wave
- D.
R Wave
Correct Answer
C. P Wave -
- 8.
All of the following may result in artifacts EXCEPT
- A.
Patient discomfort
- B.
An apprehensive patient
- C.
Electrodes that can come off easily
- D.
Patient talking or coughing
Correct Answer
C. Electrodes that can come off easily -
- 9.
An area of tissue that has died because of lack of blood supply is called
- A.
Cardiac arrest
- B.
Infarction
- C.
Thrombosis
- D.
Stroke
Correct Answer
B. Infarction -
- 10.
Which of the foloowing is not a sign of inadequate ventilation
- A.
Irritability
- B.
Calm facial expression
- C.
Restlessness
- D.
Wakefulness
Correct Answer
B. Calm facial expression -
- 11.
Cessation of breathing is
- A.
Caustic
- B.
Apnea
- C.
Cardiac arrest
- D.
Anuria
Correct Answer
B. Apnea -
- 12.
Electrocardiograms measure
- A.
Graph paper length
- B.
Extremity temperature
- C.
Electrical impulses
- D.
Blood Pressure
Correct Answer
C. Electrical impulses -
- 13.
A blood pressure below 60 BPM is called
- A.
Tachycardia
- B.
Anxiety
- C.
Bradycardia
- D.
Low blood pressure
Correct Answer
C. Bradycardia -
- 14.
Temporary deficiency of blood supply to an organ or tissue is called
- A.
Meningitis
- B.
Lethargy
- C.
Ischia
- D.
Ischemia
Correct Answer
D. Ischemia -
- 15.
A pulse oximeter measures
- A.
Electrodes
- B.
White blood cells
- C.
Oxygen
- D.
Red blood cells
Correct Answer
C. Oxygen -
- 16.
ECGs are obtained early in the morning
- A.
Neonatal
- B.
Emergency
- C.
STAT
- D.
Routine
Correct Answer
D. Routine -
- 17.
Older ananlog ECG machines write with a
- A.
Stylus
- B.
Diode
- C.
Cathode
- D.
Monitor
Correct Answer
A. Stylus -
- 18.
Which of the following is not a post-angiography care
- A.
Appetite
- B.
Pedal or radial pulse
- C.
Checking injection site
- D.
Vital signs
Correct Answer
A. Appetite -
- 19.
A device placed on the skin that picks up elctrical impulses relased by the heart is known as a (an)
- A.
Lead wire
- B.
Amplifier
- C.
Electrode
- D.
Electrolyte
Correct Answer
C. Electrode -
- 20.
Which of these best describe a sense of ethics in everyday term
- A.
Following the rules because you do not want to be fired
- B.
Follow the rules so you do not get into trouble
- C.
Doing what is right when your supervisor is watching
- D.
Doing what is right even when no one is watching
Correct Answer
D. Doing what is right even when no one is watching -
- 21.
An acute pain in the chest is called
- A.
Cirrhosis
- B.
Atrioventricular Node
- C.
Angina
- D.
Bursitis
Correct Answer
C. Angina -
- 22.
The blood fluid that transpots nutrients, waste and hormones is known as
- A.
Red cells
- B.
Electrolytes
- C.
Plasma
- D.
Water
Correct Answer
C. Plasma -
- 23.
Which of the following tends to displace oxygen mask
- A.
Talking
- B.
Eating
- C.
Taking medication
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 24.
Normal blood pressure range for a young adult is
- A.
100/80
- B.
120/80
- C.
110/80
- D.
110/90
Correct Answer
B. 120/80 -
- 25.
Which is not a part of the definition of malpractice
- A.
Professional misconduct
- B.
Improper discharge of professional duties
- C.
Low standard of care which result in harm to another
- D.
Charging high fees
Correct Answer
C. Low standard of care which result in harm to another -
- 26.
Which of the following is a common brand of ECG machine
- A.
Johnson 550
- B.
Burdick 550
- C.
Karkar
- D.
Siemens
Correct Answer
B. Burdick 550 -
- 27.
Which of the following is not a part of the ECG baseline tracing
- A.
QRS WAVE
- B.
T Wave
- C.
Sine Wave
- D.
P Wave
Correct Answer
C. Sine Wave -
- 28.
Which of the following is a part of a usual procedure to prepare a patient for ECG
- A.
Rub the skin with rough towel
- B.
Shave excess hair
- C.
Clean the skin with water
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Shave excess hair -
- 29.
The cardiac cycles are
- A.
Superior and inferior vena cava
- B.
Systole and diastole
- C.
Paralysis
- D.
Peristalsis
Correct Answer
B. Systole and diastole -
- 30.
For an adult ECG, three of the six leads are placed in the ................spaces
- A.
Midclavian
- B.
Lopped
- C.
Sensor
- D.
Intercostal spaces
Correct Answer
D. Intercostal spaces -
- 31.
The ECG will be most accurate if the patient is
- A.
Asleep
- B.
Relaxed
- C.
Elderly
- D.
Young
Correct Answer
B. Relaxed -
- 32.
Patient tremors during ECG will cause motion
- A.
Diaphoresis
- B.
Placement
- C.
Injury
- D.
Artifacts
Correct Answer
D. Artifacts -
- 33.
An elctrocardiogram is a recording of
- A.
Electrical activity of the heart
- B.
Opening and closing of the valves of the heart
- C.
Force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels
- D.
Contractions and relaxation of the ventricles
Correct Answer
A. Electrical activity of the heart -
- 34.
The two location of lead placement of an ECG are
- A.
Left chest and right chest
- B.
Arm and leg
- C.
Leg and shoulder
- D.
Limb and chest
Correct Answer
D. Limb and chest -
- 35.
When the heart beat is abnormal it is reffered to as
- A.
Embolism
- B.
Aneurysm
- C.
Arrhythmias
- D.
Patent ductus areteriosus
Correct Answer
C. Arrhythmias -
- 36.
The ECG connectors should be
- A.
Taped securely
- B.
Lied flat
- C.
Tied
- D.
Looped freely
Correct Answer
D. Looped freely -
- 37.
Which is not a physical response to stress
- A.
Irregular pulse
- B.
Inability to sleep
- C.
Muscle tension
- D.
Irritability
Correct Answer
D. Irritability -
- 38.
Another name for high blood pressure is
- A.
Elevation
- B.
Stroke
- C.
Hypotension
- D.
Hypertension
Correct Answer
D. Hypertension -
- 39.
Sinus tachy cardia is a rate of
- A.
60 to 100
- B.
100 to 160
- C.
Less than 40
- D.
Less than 60
Correct Answer
B. 100 to 160 -
- 40.
Another name for blood pressure cuff is
- A.
Hemostatic cuff
- B.
sphygmomanometer
- C.
Phlebotomy cuff
- D.
Manometer
Correct Answer
B. sphygmomanometer -
- 41.
Which is not an emotional response to stress
- A.
Anxiety
- B.
Perspiration
- C.
Depression
- D.
Withdrawal
Correct Answer
B. Perspiration -
- 42.
With vital signs, any abnormal measurements must be immediately reported to the
- A.
Orderly
- B.
Receptionist
- C.
Doctor
- D.
Patient patient
Correct Answer
C. Doctor -
- 43.
Difficult or labored breating is
- A.
Palpitation
- B.
Hypotension
- C.
Dyspnea
- D.
Auscultation
Correct Answer
C. Dyspnea -
- 44.
The blood pressure should not be taken on arm if
- A.
On arm with IV infusion
- B.
On an arm with a cast
- C.
The person has had breast surgery on that side
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 45.
The elctrode site should be
- A.
Moist
- B.
Only skin oil pesent
- C.
Damp or oily
- D.
Clean smooth and dry
Correct Answer
D. Clean smooth and dry -
- 46.
A myocardial infarction is
- A.
Stroke
- B.
Heart attack
- C.
Cerebral hemmorhage
- D.
Coma
Correct Answer
B. Heart attack -
- 47.
The word deffibrillation means
- A.
An injection into the heart
- B.
A shock to the heart
- C.
Heart massage
- D.
CPR
Correct Answer
B. A shock to the heart -
- 48.
The two types of blood pressure cuffs are mercury and
- A.
Aneroid
- B.
Alcohol
- C.
Barium
- D.
Saline
Correct Answer
A. Aneroid -
- 49.
What is the term used to refer to an elctro cardigram that is within normal limits
- A.
Sinus arrhythmia
- B.
Baseline recording
- C.
Normal sinus rhythm
Correct Answer
C. Normal sinus rhythm -
- 50.
A buldging of an arterysomewhere along its length is called a(an)
- A.
Bubble
- B.
Aneurysm
- C.
Cognition
- D.
Glucose tolerance
Correct Answer
B. Aneurysm -
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