Question 1

Which of these arrhythmias is due to a heartbeat originating in the ventricles that occurs early in the cycle and is followed by a pause before the next cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Atrial fibrillation
B)   PVCs
C)   Ventricular fibrillation
D)   Bundle branch block
E)   Ventricular tachycardiaF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is a measurement taken to determine the amount of air that can be quickly forced from the lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Maximal voluntary ventilation
B)   Tidal volume
C)   Forced vital capacity
D)   Peak expiratory flow rate
E)   Peak flow zoneF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

When pressed, which of the following should cause the stylus to move up 10mm (10 small squares)  and remain there for 0.08 second (2 small squares or 2 mm) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Speed selector
B)   Standardization control
C)   Centering control
D)   Sensitivity control
E)   Stylus temperature controlF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The _________ is a pen-like instrument that records the electrical impulses on the ECG paper.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ is a pen-like instrument that...

Question 5

When using pulse oximetry long-term, you should move the sensor to a new site every ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   4 hours
B)   2 hours
C)   6 hours
D)   12 hours
E)   24 hoursF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

The process of using ultrasound to view the heart in motion is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of using ultrasound to view...

Question 7

The impulses received through various combinations of electrodes constitute different ________, or views of the electrical activity of the heart, that are recorded on the ECG.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The impulses received through various combinations of...

Question 8

The peak flow zone that requires immediate medical treatment is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   green zone
B)   yellow zone
C)   red zone
D)   blue zone
E)   orange zoneF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The artifact pictured here is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The artifact pictured here is ________....

Question 10

The deflections that occur on an ECG are labeled with the letters ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   A, B, C, D, E, and F
B)   P, Q, R, S, T, and U
C)   H, I, J, K, and L
D)   V, W, X, Y, and Z
E)   M, N, O, P, and QF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following delays the electrical impulse to give time for the atria to complete contraction and the ventricles to fill?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bundle of His
B)   SA node
C)   Bundle branches
D)   AV node
E)   Purkinje fibersF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

What is the arrhythmia pictured here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Atrial fibrillation
B)   PVCs
C)   Ventricular fibrillation
D)   Bundle branch block
E)   Cardiac arrestF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

A pulse oximeter reading of less than 95% indicates low blood oxygen, or ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pulse oximeter reading of less than...

Question 14

The greatest volume of air that can be expelled when a person performs a rapid, forced expiration is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   inspiratory capacity
B)   forced vital capacity
C)   peak expiratory flow rate
D)   residual volume
E)   peak flow zoneF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is a small upward curve that represents the sinoatrial node impulse, wave of depolarization through the atria, and resultant contraction?

Accepted Answer

A)   P wave
B)   S wave
C)   S-T segment
D)   Q wave
E)   R waveF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

The instrument that measures and displays the electrical impulses responsible for the cardiac cycle is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   electrocardiograph
B)   electroencephalograph
C)   electrocardiogram
D)   electroencephalogram
E)   electrodeF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The ____ send(s)  out electrical impulses to initiate depolarization.

Accepted Answer

A)   bundle branches
B)   AV node
C)   Purkinje fibers
D)   SA node
E)   bundle of HisF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

The impulse that travels through both ventricles is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   R wave
B)   Q wave
C)   S wave
D)   P wave
E)   T waveF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

This artifact is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following measures the patient's response to a constant or increasing workload?

Accepted Answer

A)   Holter monitor test
B)   Exercise ECG
C)   resting ECG
D)   Ultrasound
E)   Peak expiratory flow rateF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Exam 46: Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

The impulses received through various combinations of electrodes constitute different ________, or views of the electrical activity of the heart, that are recorded on the ECG.

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The instrument that measures and displays the electrical impulses responsible for the cardiac cycle is a(n) ____.

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Which of the following is a measurement taken to determine the amount of air that can be quickly forced from the lungs?

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Which of the following is a small upward curve that represents the sinoatrial node impulse, wave of depolarization through the atria, and resultant contraction?

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A pulse oximeter reading of less than 95% indicates low blood oxygen, or ________.

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What is the arrhythmia pictured here?

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This artifact is caused by ________.

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The deflections that occur on an ECG are labeled with the letters ____.

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Which of these arrhythmias is due to a heartbeat originating in the ventricles that occurs early in the cycle and is followed by a pause before the next cycle?

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The process of using ultrasound to view the heart in motion is called ________.

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When pressed, which of the following should cause the stylus to move up 10mm (10 small squares) and remain there for 0.08 second (2 small squares or 2 mm) ?

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The greatest volume of air that can be expelled when a person performs a rapid, forced expiration is the ____.

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The ____ send(s) out electrical impulses to initiate depolarization.

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The peak flow zone that requires immediate medical treatment is the ____.

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The _________ is a pen-like instrument that records the electrical impulses on the ECG paper.

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When using pulse oximetry long-term, you should move the sensor to a new site every ____.

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The impulse that travels through both ventricles is the ____.

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Which of the following delays the electrical impulse to give time for the atria to complete contraction and the ventricles to fill?

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The artifact pictured here is ________.

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Which of the following measures the patient's response to a constant or increasing workload?

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