2. The classic ECG changes in myocardial infarction (MI) are:

A. T-wave inversion

B. ST-segment elevation

C. Development of an abnormal Q wave

D. All of the above

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3. Tall-tented T waves and widened QRS are seen in:

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D. Hyperphosphatemia

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4. One specific ECG change in hypokalemia (low potassium level) is:

A. U wave (a positive deflection after the T wave)

B. ST segment elevation

C. Tall peaked T waves

D. Increased amplitude and widening of the QRS complex

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5. The depolarization stimulus for the normal heartbeat originates in the:

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B. His-bundle areas

C. Atrioventricular (AV) nodal

D. Sinoatrial (SA) node

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6. An ECG report should contain:

A. Rhythm

B. Conduction intervals

C. Cardiac axis

D. A description of the QRS complexes, ST segments, T-waves

E. All of the above

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8. ECG charecterized by PR interval which becomes longer with each succeeding ECG complex until there is a P wave not followed by a QRS is seen in: Copyright@ www.currentnursing.com/Quiz

A. First-degree Atrioventricular Block, type II

B. Second-Degree Atrioventricular Block, Type I

C. Second-degree Atrioventricular Block, type II

D. Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block

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9. Ventricular muscle depolarization is represented by:

A. P wave

B. T wave

C. The QRS complex

D. U wave

E. PR interval

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10. The characteristics of normal sinus rhythm include all the following, except:

A. Rate: 60 to 100 beats/min

B. Rhythm: Regular

C. P waves: Precede every QRS complex and are consistent in shape

D. PR interval: 0.12 to 0.20 second

E. QRS complex: 0.4 to 0. 8 second

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11. Regarding placement of leads when recording ECG all are correct, except:

A. V1 - 4th intercostal space - right margin of sternum

B. V2 - 4th intercostal space - left margin of sternum

C. V3 - linear midpoint between V2 and V4

D. V4 - 7th intercostal space at the mid clavicular line

E. V5 - horizontally adjacent to V4 at anterior axillary line

 F. V6 - horizontally adjacent to V5 at mid-axillary line

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12. Normal QRS width is:

A. 0.04 to 0.10 second

B. 0.12 to 0.20 second

C. 0.42 to 0.43 second

D. 0.08-0.12 seconds

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A. Depolarization of right ventricle

B. Depolarization of both atria

C. Depolarization of left ventricle

D. Atria to ventricular conduction time

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14. Inferior wall ischemia produces changes in leads:

A. II

B. III

C. aVF

D. All of the above

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15. Identify the rhythm.

A. Bradycardia

B. Normal EEG

C. Tachycardia

D. First degree heart block

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References

1. Smeltzer SC, & Bare BG. (2004). Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing. 10th edition. (Edrs). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2. Questions from entrance examinations relevant to nursing conducted in India. (NIMHANS/AIIMS/Manipal/Kerala/All India etc..)