Quiz EKG And Telemetry

Quiz EKG And Telemetry
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Telemetry monitoring and EKGs both play crucial roles in tracking a patient's heart activity. These systems share similarities but also have distinct differences. Consequently, many people question the roles performed by telemetry technicians and EKG technicians. Take this quiz to discern the differences.
Edited by Me.bot Editorial TeamQuestions: 49October 7, 2024

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1. One small square on an EKG is equivalent to how much time?

0.04 sec
0.20 sec
0.01 sec
0.10 sec

2. One large square represents what amount of time on an EKG?

0.20 sec
2 sec
5 sec
0.5 sec

3. Which leads are considered inferior leads?

II, III, aVF
II, III, aVR
I,II,III
V1,II

4. Which leads are considered left lateral leads?

I, aVL
I, aVR
V5, V6
II, III

5. Correct placement of V1?

4th right intercostal space
5th right intercostal space
3rd right intercostal space
4th left intercostal space

6. Placement of V2?

4th left intercostal space
4th right intercostal space
3rd left intercostal space
5th left intercostal space

7. Placement for V4?

5th intercostal space, midclavicular line
5th intercostal space, anterior axillary line
5th intercostal space, midaxillary line
6th intercostal space, midclavicular line

8. View provided by V1-V4?

Anterior
Posterior
Lateral
Inferior

9. View provided by V5-V6?

Left lateral view
Right lateral view
Anterior view
Posterior view

10. Normal height and length of P wave?

<0.12 sec, <2.5mm
<0.10 sec, <2mm
<0.16 sec, <3mm
<0.20 sec, <4mm

11. In which lead is the P wave best seen?

II
III
aVF
V1

12. Leads showing a positive P wave?

I, II, aVL, aVF, V4-V6
I, II, III
aVL, aVF, V4-V6
II, III, aVL, aVF

13. Lead with biphasic P wave?

V1
V2-V3
V5-V6
V3

14. Normal PR interval length?

0.12 to 0.20 sec
0.10 to 0.18 sec
0.08 to 0.16 sec
0.14 to 0.22 sec

15. Normal QRS complex duration?

0.06 to 0.10 sec
0.04 to 0.12 sec
0.08 to 0.10 sec
0.10 to 0.14 sec

16. Leads with Deep S wave in QRS?

V1, V2
V1
V3, V4
V5, V6

17. Leads with TALL R wave in QRS?

V5, V6
V5
V6
V1, V2

18. Leads with biphasic QRS complex?

V3, V4
V1, V2
V2, V3
V4, V5

19. Leads showing R wave progression?

V1 to V6
V1 to V4
V2 to V4
V5 to V6

20. EKG's 'plateau phase'?

ST Segment
S Wave
PR interval
T Wave

21. Segment indicating serious pathology if elevated?

ST
PR
R-R
QT

22. Wave representing ventricular repolarization?

T wave
U wave
P wave
Q wave

23. Normal T WAVE height?

1/3-2/3 height of corresponding R wave
1/2-2/3 height of corresponding R wave
1/4-1/2 height of corresponding R wave
1/3-1/2 height of corresponding R wave

24. EKG portion representing ventricular systole?

QT interval
PR segment
QRS complex
ST segment

25. QT interval normalized to heart rate is called?

QTc
QTi
QTl
QTa

26. R-R interval represents?

One complete cardiac cycle
Two complete cardiac cycles
Rest and Relaxation
Inferior MI

27. Sympathetic effect on heart and receptors?

Relaxes arteries (beta 1 adrenergic receptors)
Constricts arteries (alpha 1 adrenergic receptors)
Relaxes veins (beta 2 adrenergic receptors)
Constricts veins (beta 1 adrenergic receptors)

28. Parasympathetic effect on heart and receptors?

Dilates arteries (cholinergic receptors)
Constricts arteries (alpha 1 adrenergic receptors)
Relaxes veins (cholinergic receptors)
Constricts veins (cholinergic receptors)

29. Vasovagal syncope involves ________ response.

Parasympathetic
Sympathetic
Autonomic
Somatic

30. Response type in neurocardiogenic syncope?

Parasympathetic; standing; vasodilation
Parasympathetic; sitting; vasodilation
Sympathetic; standing; vasoconstriction
Sympathetic; sitting; vasoconstriction

31. Term for sinus pacing change with respiration?

Sinus arrhythmia
Atrial arrhythmia
Ventricular arrhythmia
Atrioventricular arrhythmia

32. Heart rate change with inspiration/expiration?

Increases; decreases
Decreases; increases
Increases; increases
Decreases; decreases

33. Irregular rhythm from wandering pacemaker?

Wandering pacemaker
Sinoatrial pacemaker
ICD
Ventricular pacemaker

34. True or False: Wandering pacemaker has abnormal rate range.

True
False

35. Disease with HR > 100 bpm and diverse P' shapes?

Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
Atrial Tachycardia
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
Sinus Tachycardia

36. Term for a focus escaping to pace at inherent rate?

Escape rhythm
Aberrant rhythm
Idiopathic beat
Escape beat

37. Term for a focus emitting one beat?

Escape beat
Escape rhythm
Aberrant beat
Aberrant rhythm

38. 1. _____ escape beat produces large QRS. 2. _____ escape beat may show retrograde P'. 3. _____ escape beat followed by P'.

1. Ventricular; 2. Junctional; 3. Atrial
1. Atrial; 2. Junctional; 3. Ventricular
1. Junctional; 2. Atrial; 3. Ventricular
1. Atrial; 2. Ventricular; 3. Junctional

39. Premature atrial beat occurring every other beat?

Atrial Bigeminy
Atrial Trigeminy
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter

40. Cause of inverted P' immediately before QRS?

Premature junctional beat with retrograde depolarization
Premature atrial beat with retrograde depolarization
Premature junctional beat with antegrade depolarization
Premature atrial beat with antegrade depolarization

41. 3 or more PVCs in a row called?

Ventricular Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation

42. PVC on ____ wave can lead to serious arrhythmias?

T wave
R wave
P wave
Q wave

43. Typical rate of Paroxysmal Tachycardia?

150-250 bpm
350+ bpm
250-350 bpm
100-150 bpm

44. Reentry circuit in AV node known as?

AVNRT
SVT
PVT
PAT

45. EKG sign of Bundle Branch Block?

Wide QRS
Narrow QRS
Spiked PR interval
Elevated ST segment

46. Best lead for determining RAD?

Lead II
Lead III
Lead I
Lead aVF

47. Positive QRS in lead I, negative in lead aVF indicates?

LAD
RAD
Normal Axis
Extreme Right Axis Deviation

48. Normal axis seen with?

Positive QRS in Lead I, Positive in Lead aVF
Positive QRS in V1, Negative in Lead I
Negative QRS in Lead I, Positive in Lead aVF
Negative QRS in V1, Positive in Lead III

49. Tail of the mean QRS vector is always?

AV Node
SA Node
Bundle of His
Purkinje Fibers
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This quiz is fantastic for recognizing the nuanced differences between telemetry monitoring and EKGs. I feel more confident in my role after taking it!
An insightful quiz that really captures the essentials of what telemetry technicians need to know. It helped clarify my understanding of cardiac monitoring.
As an EKG technician, differentiating between telemetry and EKG roles can be challenging. This quiz made those distinctions much clearer and was very informative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of telemetry monitoring in heart activity?
Telemetry monitoring primarily focuses on continuously observing a patient's heart activity by remotely transmitting data to healthcare providers, as highlighted in the Quiz EKG And Telemetry.
How do EKGs and telemetry systems differ in their monitoring techniques?
EKGs provide a snapshot of heart activity through graphic tracings, whereas telemetry offers continuous, real-time monitoring, as explored in the Quiz EKG And Telemetry.
Why is it important to understand the difference between telemetry and EKG systems?
Understanding the differences helps in selecting the appropriate monitoring method for specific cardiac conditions, an aspect emphasized in the Quiz EKG And Telemetry.
What roles do telemetry technicians play compared to EKG technicians?
Telemetry technicians focus on monitoring ongoing data, while EKG technicians perform and interpret individual electrocardiograms, a key distinction covered in the Quiz EKG And Telemetry.
Can telemetry replace the need for EKGs in cardiac monitoring?
While telemetry is suitable for continuous monitoring, EKGs are essential for detailed electrical assessments, a crucial comparison discussed in the Quiz EKG And Telemetry.
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