ECG By Ambulancecpd.Co.UK
- 1.
1 small square on the electrocardiogram represents?
- A.
0.04seconds
- B.
0.02seconds
- C.
0.03seconds
- D.
0.10seconds
- E.
0.01seconds
- F.
0.20 seconds
Correct Answer
A. 0.04seconds -
- 2.
The P wave on a ECG represents the electrical activity inside the?
- A.
Atria
- B.
Ventricles
Correct Answer
A. Atria -
- 3.
The QRS wave on a ECG represents the electrical activity inside the?
- A.
Ventricles
- B.
Atria
Correct Answer
A. Ventricles -
- 4.
On a ECG which leads look at the septal part of the heart and right ventricle?
- A.
V1
- B.
V2
- C.
V3
- D.
V4
- E.
V5
- F.
V6
Correct Answer(s)
A. V1
B. V2 -
- 5.
On a ECG which leads look at the inferior part of the heart?
- A.
II
- B.
III
- C.
AVf
- D.
I
- E.
V1
- F.
V2
- G.
V3
- H.
V4
- I.
V5
- J.
V6
Correct Answer(s)
A. II
B. III
C. AVf -
- 6.
On a ECG which leads look at the anterior of the heart?
- A.
II
- B.
III
- C.
AVf
- D.
I
- E.
V1
- F.
V2
- G.
V3
- H.
V4
- I.
V5
- J.
V6
Correct Answer(s)
G. V3
H. V4 -
- 7.
On a ECG which leads look at the left lateral side of the heart?
- A.
II
- B.
III
- C.
AVf
- D.
I
- E.
V1
- F.
V2
- G.
V3
- H.
V4
- I.
V5
- J.
V6
- K.
AVL
Correct Answer(s)
D. I
I. V5
J. V6
K. AVL -
- 8.
Which waves make up the components of a single cardiac cycle on a electrocardiogram?
- A.
P wave
- B.
QRS Complex
- C.
T Wave
- D.
D Wave
- E.
Q Wave
- F.
B Wave
- G.
Z Wave
Correct Answer(s)
A. P wave
B. QRS Complex
C. T Wave -
- 9.
Step 7 of reading a ECG is the P-R interval on a ECG should be between?
- A.
0.12 to 0.20
- B.
0.11 to 0.20
- C.
0.10 to 0.20
- D.
0.12 to 0.25
- E.
0.1 to 0.20
- F.
0.12 to 0.22
- G.
0.13 to 0.18
Correct Answer
A. 0.12 to 0.20 -
- 10.
Which wave on a ECG represents the repolarisation of the ventricles?
- A.
T wave
- B.
QRS wave
- C.
P wave
Correct Answer
A. T wave -
- 11.
Step 8 of reading a ECG is the QRS duration should be between?
- A.
0.08 to 0.10 sec
- B.
0.11 to 0.12 sec
- C.
0.03 to 0.06 sec
- D.
0.08 to 0.09 sec
- E.
0.04 to 0.07 sec
- F.
0.01 to 0.05 sec
- G.
0.09 to 0.11 sec
Correct Answer
A. 0.08 to 0.10 sec -
- 12.
The flat line on a ECG print out is called the isoelectric line?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 13.
On a ECG lead V1 is placed where on the patient body?
- A.
4th right intercostal space
- B.
5th right intercostal space
- C.
2nd left intercostal space
- D.
3rd left intercostal space
- E.
4th left intercostal space
- F.
3rd right intercostal space
- G.
2nd right intercostal space
Correct Answer
A. 4th right intercostal space -
- 14.
On a ECG lead V2 is placed where on the patient body?
- A.
4th right intercostal space
- B.
5th right intercostal space
- C.
2nd left intercostal space
- D.
3rd left intercostal space
- E.
4th left intercostal space
- F.
3rd right intercostal space
- G.
2nd right intercostal space
Correct Answer
E. 4th left intercostal space -
- 15.
On a ECG lead V3 is placed where on the patient body?
- A.
Between V2 and V4
- B.
Between V4 and V5
- C.
Between V5 and V6
- D.
Between V1 and V2
Correct Answer
A. Between V2 and V4 -
- 16.
On a ECG lead V4 is placed where on the patient body?
- A.
5th left Intercostal space
- B.
Mid clavical line
- C.
Anterior axillary line
- D.
Mid axillary line
- E.
4th right Intercostal space
- F.
4th left Intercostal space
- G.
5th right Intercostal space
Correct Answer(s)
A. 5th left Intercostal space
B. Mid clavical line -
- 17.
On a ECG lead V5 is placed where on the patient body?
- A.
5th left Intercostal space
- B.
Mid clavical line
- C.
Anterior axillary line
- D.
Mid axillary line
- E.
4th right Intercostal space
- F.
4th left Intercostal space
- G.
5th right Intercostal space
Correct Answer(s)
A. 5th left Intercostal space
C. Anterior axillary line -
- 18.
On a ECG lead V6 is placed where on the patient body?
- A.
5th left Intercostal space
- B.
Mid clavical line
- C.
Anterior axillary line
- D.
Mid axillary line
- E.
4th right Intercostal space
- F.
4th left Intercostal space
- G.
5th right Intercostal space
Correct Answer(s)
A. 5th left Intercostal space
D. Mid axillary line -
- 19.
Can every STEMI be seen on a ECG?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 20.
Up to what percentage of myocardial infractions (STEMI) can be seen/read on a ECG?
- A.
40%
- B.
60%
- C.
80%
- D.
75%
Correct Answer
A. 40%Explanation
A ECG is highly sensitive diagnostic tool, continues training and education in this area saves lives. Just because its not obvious STEMI, doesn't mean it can't be a NSTEMI.Rate this question:
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- 21.
A 3 lead ECG is conclusive enough to rule out STEMI?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 22.
Can ST depression in certain leads actually be ST elevation?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
- 23.
When there is no electrical activity inside the heart all waves revert back to the isoelectric line?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
Which colour represents the P wave?
- A.
Green
- B.
Orange
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
- E.
Yellow
- F.
Blue
- G.
Gray
Correct Answer
A. Green -
- 25.
Which colour represents the Q wave?
- A.
Green
- B.
Orange
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
- E.
Yellow
- F.
Blue
- G.
Gray
Correct Answer
B. Orange -
- 26.
Which colour represents the R wave?
- A.
Green
- B.
Orange
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
- E.
Yellow
- F.
Blue
- G.
Gray
Correct Answer
C. Red -
- 27.
Which colour represents the S wave?
- A.
Green
- B.
Orange
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
- E.
Yellow
- F.
Blue
- G.
Gray
Correct Answer
D. Purple -
- 28.
Which colour represents the ST segment?
- A.
Green
- B.
Orange
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
- E.
Yellow
- F.
Blue
- G.
Gray
Correct Answer
E. Yellow -
- 29.
Which colour represents the T wave?
- A.
Green
- B.
Orange
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
- E.
Yellow
- F.
Blue
- G.
Gray
Correct Answer
F. Blue -
- 30.
Which colour represents the isoelectric line?
- A.
Green
- B.
Orange
- C.
Red
- D.
Purple
- E.
Yellow
- F.
Blue
- G.
Gray
Correct Answer
G. Gray -
- 31.
A ECG records?
- A.
The electrical activity inside the heart
- B.
The contractions of the atrium & ventricles
Correct Answer
A. The electrical activity inside the heartExplanation
Remember in PEA you can see NSR on the monitor but it does not necessarily mean the heart is beating.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Step 1 of reading a ECG is all waves are negative in?
- A.
AVR
- B.
I
- C.
II
- D.
III
- E.
AVL
- F.
AVF
- G.
V1
- H.
V2
- I.
V3
- J.
V4
- K.
V5
- L.
V6
Correct Answer
A. AVR -
- 33.
Step 2 of reading a ECG is all ST segments start on the isoelectric line?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 34.
Step 3 of reading a ECG - Which lead is used to best used to identify sinus rhythm?
- A.
AVR
- B.
I
- C.
II
- D.
III
- E.
AVL
- F.
AVF
- G.
V1
- H.
V2
- I.
V3
- J.
V4
- K.
V5
- L.
V6
Correct Answer
C. II -
- 35.
Step 4 of reading a ECG/sinus rhythm is the heart rate should between?
- A.
60 to 100
- B.
20 to 40
- C.
40 to 60
- D.
100 and over
Correct Answer
A. 60 to 100 -
- 36.
Step 5 of reading a ECG is the heart rate should be?
- A.
Regular
- B.
Irregular
Correct Answer
A. Regular -
- 37.
Step 6 of reading a ECG is you should be able to identifying which of the following waves?
- A.
P
- B.
Q
- C.
R
- D.
S
- E.
T
- F.
U
Correct Answer(s)
A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
E. T -
- 38.
3 lead ECG placement - Where does the red lead go?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
A. A -
- 39.
3 lead ECG placement - Where does the black lead go?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
D. D -
- 40.
3 lead ECG placement - Where does the green lead go?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
C. C -
- 41.
3 lead ECG placement - Where does the yellow lead go?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
B. B -
- 42.
Can a patient be pain free whiles't having a STEMI?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. Yes -
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