CMT Final Exam Study Guide With
Complete Solutions.
If one PVC interrupts a regular sinus rhythm strip use ________ method may be used to
calculate heart rate. State this information under "___________": R-R's regular, but
interrupted by a PVC. - Correct Answer-1500, Rhythm
6 second strips with 2 or more _______________ beats - you may use six second
method for calculating heart rate (if PVC/PJC, count in heart rate) - Correct Answer-
premature
For rhythms with _________, ____________, ________________, _____________ ,
use six second method to calculate HR - Correct Answer-V-TACH, pauses, arrest,
escape beats
1st step in rhythm analysis is heart ___________ - Correct Answer-rhythm
If you measure a QRS .12 or greater, consider ________________ for answer - Correct
Answer-wide QRS
______ is the best lead to assess left or right bundle branch block - Correct Answer-V1
For a strip with a PVC or V-TACH RUN, consider the pattern ___________________ -
Correct Answer-irregular
Define rhythmicity - ________ __________________ - Correct Answer-heart rhythm
Define _________________- shape and size of specific complex or waveform - Correct
Answer-morphology
Minimum length before interruption of a tracing is ___________ seconds - Correct
Answer-6
The ventricles are ___________ at max systole - Correct Answer-empty
Know how to identify fine/coarse ventricular fibrillation - Correct Answer-
How do we determine the rate for ventricular fibrillation? - Correct Answer-
What role does calcium play with cardiac function? - Correct Answer-produces muscle
contractions
