AMCA EKG PRACTICE EXAM

the use of non-invasive and painless ultrasound to examine the heart, its chambers and valves is known as

when charging an EKG which of the following is most important to document

Select the method of preparation for the patient that will ensure a successful ECG recording.

The PR interval gets progressively longer in

what is the earliest sign of myocardial infarction on an EKG tracing

what occurs when electrical impulses come from the foci of the atrium ?

what is the name of the heart disease in which coronary arteries are blocked and cell death occurs

which of the following PHI can be disclosed by the medical office without the patients permission

what may tall and symmetrically peaked p waves be seen with

which of the following applies to the premature ventricular complexes

contraction or systole of cardiac muscle

when educating a patient about factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis, include which of the following

during stress testing patients blood pressure abruptly drops to 80/60mmhg what should an EKG technician do

what kind of irregularity involves a rhythm that speeds up and slows down in a rhythmic fashion

which of the following waveforms comes after the t wave and is visible on an ekg strip

refers to the ventricular ectopic discharge at a rapid, regular rate in excess of 100 beats per minute?

making false statements orally

To calculate an irregular heart rhythm use

what is the name of the wall that separate the two superior chambers of the heart

a standardization mark is

which of the following is an antihypertensive medication

what is produced by the initiation of an impulse in the SA node

what type of leads are the

what is the name of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the body

What are the three layers of the heart

which of the following are normal characteristics of the t wave

When no abnormalities show during a resting ECG, the physician may order an exercise ECG. Another name for this is:

ventricular repolarization

the most muscular chamber of the heart that forces blood through the aortic valve into the aorta would be

touching a persons body without their consent

which one of the following tests do not permit the calculation of the cardiac ejection fraction

antihypertensive medications that will cause vasodilation, block aldosterone secretion, and increase urine output is

what does the R-Wave represent in the image below

what is the typical EKG change seen in a patient with hypokalemia

how much blood coming into the ventricles flows passively through the aorta?

a tech suspects the patient is having an ischemic event. which portion of the EKG tracing should the technician examine

the heart valves that separate the atria from the ventricles are called the

Gastro means

a good source of vitamin k is cabbage

the electrocardiogram measures

During 1-rescuer CPR the compression to ventilation ratio is

the P wave represents which electrical activity

On an ECG horizontal lines measure

nitroglycerin should not be used if a patient is also taking medication to treat which of the following conditions

what term means "pain associated with the heart"

what mechanical event during the cardiac cycle is responsible for the production of the second heart sound

which of the following is the first structure that will be seen when imaging from the suprasternal notch?

how is patient information written for an ekg

a patient must undress from the waist up and put on a gown. what else is the patient instructed to do

in which of the following will the qrs complex have a higher amplitude?

what is the most superficial layer of the heart that is made up of simple squamous epithelial tissue called

junctional tachycardia has

The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the body is called?

The ability of certain cells to produce an electrical impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation

which of the following is a characteristic of the patient who is said to be asystole

which of the following should NOT be included when charting EKG procedure

which of the following is helpful in assisting patients with their needs

what part of the hearts electrical conduction system triggers both atria to contract

ventricular depolarization

The limb leads are obtained by placing electrodes on the

what category of anti hypertensive medications cause vasodilation, block aldosterone secretion and increase urine output

With Lead II, the positive electrode is positioned on the

is normally oriented in the same direction as the preceding QRS complex

Atrial Depolarization

regulation of hrt speed of electrical conduction and strength of contraction r influnced by brain via the ___ nrvus syst

what can prevent electrodes from being placed in their usual location

which of the following describes the heart rate when a person is experiencing atrial fibrillation

premature atrial complexes originate form the

a holter monitor is also known as

a flat line going across the screen is known as

the circulation of blood to all organs of the systems of the body is known as

how do statin medications work

the cardio accelerator center

P waves resulting from impulses that originate outside the SA node are called:

Which of the following describes the Pr intervals on a second degree AV heart block, Type I?

The breastbone is referred to as

the point at which the QRS complex meets the ST segment is called the

each small square in the ekg graph paper is equal to

narcan is used to block or reverse the side effects of opioid medications, the treatment is given on what part of body

Relaxation or Diastole of thecardiac muscle

what is the deflection of the QRS complex like in leads I, II, III, avl, avf, v4 to v6

what is a q wave

what is counted to obtain an atrial rate

produces a characteristically abnormal amount of the ORE complex and short PR interval

Lowers overall resistance in the vascular beds

cardiac output is equal to

in leads I,II,III,aVL, and V4 through v6 the deflection of the QRS is

the instrinsic firing rate of the AV node

where may shorter than normal PR intervals be seen

what does a P wave represent

what is another name for mini strokes

what is the name of a three leaflet heart valve that is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle

each large square in the EKG graph paper is equal to

a mini stroke lasting several minutes to a few hours, but has no permanent damage

when the heart is located on the right side

The contraction phase of the heart beat is called

which ecg limb lead does N

which of the following terms refers to damage to a layer of the heart muscle

the most accurate way to measure heart rate is

the Q wave is

Atrial fibrillation has

refers to the period in which the mechanical and electrical events of the heart are relaxed and invloves repolarizati

the 3rd step of analyzing an ECG is to

the space between the ribs is known as

the skeleton of the heart

which of the following ventricular rhythms is indicated on the ekg strip below

should always not be expiredmust be made by the same manufacturer

Dysrhythmia means

refers to period in the mechanical and electrical events when the heart is relaxed and involves repolarization?

where is v2 located

what is the correct prefix for excessive or high

An idioventricular rhythm has a rate of

which of the following is the best method for calculating the heart rate in an irregular rythm

an electrical current traveling toward a positive electrode produces a waveform that

which of the following is a treatment for ventricular tachycardia

The normal QRS complex

which of the following is helpful in assisting patients with their needs

The impulse traveling through the His-Purkinje system generates a ___ on the ECG.

preparing a patient with fragile skin for telemetry monitoring, which of the following measures should an ekg take

which of the following topics would not be brought up in exam prep?

____ positioned on the patient's skin detect the heart's electrical activity

what is the normal duration range when measuring a QRS complex on an EKG strip

what medication is used to treat a known opioid overdose

during which phase of the cardiac cycle do the coronary arteries fill?

medication used as local anesthetic & well as a first time anti arrhythmic to treat acute life threatening ventricular

taking nitroglycerin sublingually for angina need to keep medication stored in glass container with tight fighting screw

which of the following is the correct medical term for an enlarged heart

when monitoring a patient with a sinus arrhythmia a gradual increasing of the heart rate is usually associated with

which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle

if a patient is said to be asystole the characteristics would be

Which ECG limb lead does not record any electrical activity from the heart?

characteristics of premature ventricular complexes include that they

which of the following is usually the cause of interrupted baseline artifact as shown

when preparing a patient to wear a holter monitor instruct the patient to

Tall and symmetrically peaked P waves may be seen with

what is used as a reference point to identify the changing electrical amplitude

wht leads are placed at the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line, and at the same level as the mid axillary

Which of the following statements is true regarding the ECG paper

The initiation of the impulse in the SA node and its movement through the atria produces a:

which of the following types of waves are used when calculating heart rate using the 300 method

the vertical line on a ECG strip represents

right side of the heart circulation

a dysfunction in which of the following is associated which an abnormal sinus tachycardia

which valves separates the left atrium and the left ventricle

located between the left atrium and left ventricle

What is known as the pacemaker of the heart?

Waveforms may be displayed on a screen called

what does a twave form on the EKG strip represent

how do medications that are statins work

what vital sign should NOT be taken if a patient presents with chest pain

what is used as a reference point to identify the changing electrical impulse

Impulses are generated&transmitted when +charged ions move inside the cell causing the interior to become positv charged

myocardial ischemia is also known as

The PR Interval may vary from beat to beat in

what takes place as a result of myocardial infarction

the electrical impulse that normally initiates the heart beat arises from the

allows the heart to expand & contract with minimal friction

what does the U wave represent

What position should the patient be in when an ECG is performed

the wall that separates the two superior chambers of the heart is called

where do premature atrial complexes originate from

what occurs when electrical impulses come from multiple foci in the atrium

which action occurs during ventricular systole

which action occurs during ventricular asystole

where would an ekg technician place a v6 chest lead

which over the counter medication can be very effective as an antiplatelet

Middle layer of the heart muscle, responsible for pumping action

Two Pvcs in a row

who must be present during a stress test

the lead that is grounded

what body position is the best for performing an ekg on a healthy patient

when charting an ekg which of the following is most important to document

When a rhythm speeds up and slows down in a rhythmic fashion it is referred to as

what is the name for a p wave that results from impulses that originates outside the SA node

if a patient has a limb amputated where would the electrode be placed?

which of the following functions of the left ventricle is NOT a phase in the cardiac cycle

most superficial layer of the heart is made up of simple squamous epithelial tissue over loose areolar connective tisue

which of the following marks the ecg paper

a patient in the emergency room presents with an irregular heart beat and a blood pressure of 160/92mmhg what is it ?

what is the name of the following rhythm

The heart receives most of its own blood supply via the

the first heart sound is the _____ valve and the ______ closing

an over-the-counter medication that can be very effective as an antiplatelet is which of the following?

what does atrial fibrillation have

where is the chest electrode v2 located

where is the positive electrode positioned in lead II in ekg

Lead III

a patient is regularly taking digoxin for heart failure. The patient is instructed to do which of the following?

which of the following represents the correct electrical conduction pathway in the heart

patient is asymptomatic during the ecg, has a heart rate of 98bpm and you notice normal sinus rhythm. what should you do

Occurs on or near the T wave of the previous beat

which blood vessel brings deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?

which of the following conditions can result in atrial fibrillation

what part of the patient medical history includes their lifestyle and health habits?

which of the following is treated with hydrochlorothiazide

Which patient evaluation process lets you know that the teaching plan is working

before placing electrodes on patient's body, interference may occur if hair covering their body and need to be shaved