EXERCISES, LESSON 2
INSTRUCTIONS: The following exercises are to be answered by writing the answer in
the space provided. After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to
Exercises" at the end of the lesson and check your answers.
1.
When you are calculating regular rhythms, the most accurate method is to count
the number of small squares between _____________________ and divide that
number into 1500.
2.
The rate for irregular rhythm is based on the ______________ strip method.
3.
___________________________________ deflections.
(small or large) (positive or negative)
4.
Q waves occurring on the oscilloscope are ____________________ deflections.
5.
The rhythm for sinus bradycardia is __________________ with the PR intervals
___________________ and the PP intervals _________________________.
Administer ______________ when you treat sinus bradycardia with hypotension.
6.
7.
The casualty's heartbeat rhythm is regular (RRI and PPI are constant). The atrial
and ventricular waves are equal to or greater than 100 beats per minute. The P
wave is uniform with one P wave appearing in front of every QRS complex. The
P-R interval is constant between 0.12 and 0.20 seconds. The QRS measures less
than 0.12 seconds. Which cardiac dysrhythmia is the casualty suffering from?
_______________________________________________
8.
A soldier in the field is experiencing atrial fibrillation. His pulse is rapid.
Treatment is to ______________________________________and monitor him.
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