Page 52 - ractice Exam Questions and rationales

Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip above?

A. atrial fibrillation

B. premature atrial complex

C. atrial flutter

D. atrial tachycardia

Your response:
atrial flutter
Correct response:
atrial flutter
Rationale: Atrial flutter represents an arterial arrhythmia in which ectopic foci in the atria
become irritated and fire in rapid succession (fluttering, a rhythm that presents a sawtooth
pattern as seen on this strip). An area in the atrium continues to initiate an impulse that causes
repetitive conduction at a rate of >250 bpm.
Which of the following should be included on a patient’s laboratory requisition?

A. insurance contact number

B. patient signature

C. test priority

D. patient next of kin

Your response:
test priority
Correct response:
test priority
Rationale: The exact information required on requisitions for testing by different laboratories