CCI'S CCT FINAL PREP EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH A COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE EXAM SET
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which statement is correct regarding premature ventricular complexes (PVCs)?
PVCs originate from the atrium.
PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin.
PVCs will not lead to ventricular tachycardia.
PVCs only originate from one site in the ventricles. --CORRECT ANSWER--
PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin.
A regular rhythm at a rate of 40-60 beats per minute, with narrow QRS
complexes, and no visible P waves, is consistent with the presence of:
atrial fibrillation.
sinus bradycardia.
junctional rhythm.
idioventricular rhythm. --CORRECT ANSWER--junctional rhythm.
What is the proper lead placement for a right side 12 lead ECG?
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,limb leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
chest leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
leads V1, V2, V3 only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
leads V4, V5, V6 only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG --
CORRECT ANSWER--chest leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard
12 lead ECG
When conducting a Lexiscan stress test on a patient who is on a stretcher, what
safety precaution should be taken?
run a 12-lead ECG
have crash cart available
ensure patient has a pillow
place patient in Trendelenburg --CORRECT ANSWER--run a 12-lead ECG
Per stress test protocol, exercise capacity should be reported in _____ of
exercise.
exact metastatic equivalents (METs)
anatomic metaphysic electrons (AMEs)
estimated metabolic equivalents (METs)
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,approximated minutes of exercise (AMEs) --CORRECT ANSWER--estimated
metabolic equivalents (METs)
Left ventricular hypertrophy is indicated when the combined measured
amplitude is greater than or equal to 35 mm in which of the following leads?
V1 or V2 S-wave, II or AVF R-wave
V1 or V2 S-wave, V3 or V4 R-wave
V1 or V2 S-wave, V5 or V6 R-wave
V3 or V4 S-wave, V5 or V6 R-wave --CORRECT ANSWER--V1 or V2 S-
wave, V5 or V6 R-wave
Lead V6 should be placed
left mid-axillary line, 5th intercostal space.
mid-clavicular level on the patient's right side.
fifth intercostal space on the patient's right side.
mid-sternal level in the center of the patient's chest wall. --CORRECT
ANSWER--left mid-axillary line, 5th intercostal space.
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, Which of the following rhythms has an intrinsic rate of 40-60 beats per minute?
SA nodal
AV junctional
idioventricular
accelerated junctional --CORRECT ANSWER--AV junctional
An exercise stress test performed to:
evaluate disorders such as CHF.
identify ischemic changes due to CAD.
mimic the diastolic heart changes at rest.
determine if a CABG procedure is necessary. --CORRECT ANSWER--identify
ischemic changes due to CAD.
You are beginning the warmup stage of a treadmill stress test and you observe a
3mm ST segment depression in leads I and aVL. What is the first thing you
should do?
continue with your pre-test activities
initiate the first stage of the protocol
stop the treadmill and notify the physician
make a note and continue with the protocol --CORRECT ANSWER--stop the
treadmill and notify the physician
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WITH A COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE EXAM SET
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Which statement is correct regarding premature ventricular complexes (PVCs)?
PVCs originate from the atrium.
PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin.
PVCs will not lead to ventricular tachycardia.
PVCs only originate from one site in the ventricles. --CORRECT ANSWER--
PVCs may be unifocal or multifocal in origin.
A regular rhythm at a rate of 40-60 beats per minute, with narrow QRS
complexes, and no visible P waves, is consistent with the presence of:
atrial fibrillation.
sinus bradycardia.
junctional rhythm.
idioventricular rhythm. --CORRECT ANSWER--junctional rhythm.
What is the proper lead placement for a right side 12 lead ECG?
Page 1 of 46
,limb leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
chest leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
leads V1, V2, V3 only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG
leads V4, V5, V6 only placed in a mirror image of a standard 12 lead ECG --
CORRECT ANSWER--chest leads only placed in a mirror image of a standard
12 lead ECG
When conducting a Lexiscan stress test on a patient who is on a stretcher, what
safety precaution should be taken?
run a 12-lead ECG
have crash cart available
ensure patient has a pillow
place patient in Trendelenburg --CORRECT ANSWER--run a 12-lead ECG
Per stress test protocol, exercise capacity should be reported in _____ of
exercise.
exact metastatic equivalents (METs)
anatomic metaphysic electrons (AMEs)
estimated metabolic equivalents (METs)
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,approximated minutes of exercise (AMEs) --CORRECT ANSWER--estimated
metabolic equivalents (METs)
Left ventricular hypertrophy is indicated when the combined measured
amplitude is greater than or equal to 35 mm in which of the following leads?
V1 or V2 S-wave, II or AVF R-wave
V1 or V2 S-wave, V3 or V4 R-wave
V1 or V2 S-wave, V5 or V6 R-wave
V3 or V4 S-wave, V5 or V6 R-wave --CORRECT ANSWER--V1 or V2 S-
wave, V5 or V6 R-wave
Lead V6 should be placed
left mid-axillary line, 5th intercostal space.
mid-clavicular level on the patient's right side.
fifth intercostal space on the patient's right side.
mid-sternal level in the center of the patient's chest wall. --CORRECT
ANSWER--left mid-axillary line, 5th intercostal space.
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, Which of the following rhythms has an intrinsic rate of 40-60 beats per minute?
SA nodal
AV junctional
idioventricular
accelerated junctional --CORRECT ANSWER--AV junctional
An exercise stress test performed to:
evaluate disorders such as CHF.
identify ischemic changes due to CAD.
mimic the diastolic heart changes at rest.
determine if a CABG procedure is necessary. --CORRECT ANSWER--identify
ischemic changes due to CAD.
You are beginning the warmup stage of a treadmill stress test and you observe a
3mm ST segment depression in leads I and aVL. What is the first thing you
should do?
continue with your pre-test activities
initiate the first stage of the protocol
stop the treadmill and notify the physician
make a note and continue with the protocol --CORRECT ANSWER--stop the
treadmill and notify the physician
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