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2026/2027
Description
This HOAG ECG Exam is a specialized 26-question competency test
(2026 updated version) designed for nurses and technicians to assess
their ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage patients on
telemetry. It covers basic to intermediate ECG interpretation, including
arrhythmias, pacemaker function, and interval measurements.
Key Exam Topics & Concepts
This 26 questions focus on the following core areas:
Pacemaker Identification: Identifying atrial, ventricular, and dual-
chamber pacing spikes, as well as AOO/VVI modes.
Intervals & Measurements: Normal PR interval (\(0.12\text{--}0.20\)
seconds), QRS duration (\(0.04\text{--}0.12\) seconds), and QT interval
measurement (\(0.36\text{--}0.44\) seconds).
Arrhythmia Recognition: Identifying ventricular tachycardia
(\(110\text{--}250\) bpm), atrial fibrillation/flutter, PVCs, and heart
blocks.
QT Prolongation: Identifying medications that raise QT interval (e.g.,
Haldol, Tikosyn, Amiodarone) and setting a high limit (e.g., \(500\) ms).
Telemetry Monitoring: Understanding when to use ST segment
monitoring and identifying artifacts.
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, Quiz_________________?
vtach rate -
Answer
110-250
Quiz_________________?
normal QT interval -
Answer
0.36-0.44
Quiz_________________?
QT high limit -
Answer
500
Quiz_________________?
represents the total duration of depolarization and depolarization of
phases -
Answer
QT interval
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