AACN ECG Written Exam
1. The following characteristics describe which rhythm: Regular or irregularR-R interval,
atrial rate of 250-350 bpm, sawtooth pattern between QRS com-plexes, normal QRS interval.:
Atrial Flutter
2. Which of the following are indications for the use of a temporary pacemak-er?: Atrial
fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 36
Second degree type II AV Block as a bridge to permanent pacemaker
3. It is important when cleaning the ECG cables and lead wires with disinfec-tant to:: Wipe
the cables and lead wires with the disinfectant and let them air dry;do not wipe off the
disinfectant.
4. Compared to the walls of the left ventricle, the walls of the right ventricle arethin.: True
5. In a typical 5 lead configuration, where is the white electrode (RA) placed?-
: The white electrode (RA) is placed at the infraclavicular fossa, close to the rightshoulder.
6. Which of the following are consequences of a patient with an inferior myocardial
infarction with a first-degree AV block with a PR interval of 0.24seconds (240 msec)?: The
rhythm usually causes no clinical problems for the patient.
7. Mr. Davis had cardio-thoracic surgery to replace his mitral valve three daysago. His
recovery has only been remarkable for a brief episode of atrial fibrillation which converted
with one dose of IV medication.You now note himto be in the rhythm below.
Possible interventions would include the following:: All of the above.
8. Sinus bradycardia differsfrom sinusrhythm in which ofthe following ways:-
: The rate of sinus bradycardia is slower than normal (less than 60 bpm)
9. A patient is having failure to capture. One of the troubleshooting actionsshould include
which of the following?: Increasing the mA
10. Atrial fibrillation is identified by all of the following except:: Normal P-Pinterval
11. Today's ECG monitors are so advanced that there's really nothing left forthe clinician to
do.: False
12. What is the amplitude of one small vertical box on the ECG paper?: 1 mm
13. The primary goal in treating accelerated junctional rhythm is to:: Identifyand treat the
cause
14. A patient in atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response experiencesthe following
symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, and dizziness. Youunderstand these symptoms are
due to and require immediate