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EKG Plain and Simple, 4e (Ellis)
Chapter 7 Rhythms Originating in the Sinus Node

7.1 Multiple Choice Questions

1) The rhythm in Figure 3 is

A) sinus tachycardia.
B) sinus rhythm.
C) sinus bradycardia.
D) sinus arrhythmia.
Answer: B
LO: 7.2: Using the five steps, correctly interpret a variety of sinus rhythms on single- and
double-lead strips.

2) Which of the following is TRUE about sinus rhythm?


A) It is regular.
B) It has an irregularly irregular pattern of QRS complexes.
C) It has multiple shapes of P waves.
D) It has wide QRS complexes without preceding P waves.
Answer: C
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

3) Which of the following has a heart rate less than 60?


A) Sinus rhythm
B) Sinus bradycardia
C) Sinus tachycardia
D) Atrial tachycardia
Answer: B
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

4) The sinus rhythm that has a heart rate greater than 100 is
A) sinus rhythm.
B) sinus bradycardia.
C) sinus tachycardia.
D) sinus arrhythmia.
Answer: C
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

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5) Sinus arrhythmia is
A) a regular rhythm.
B) an irregular rhythm.
C) a rhythm that originates in the atria.
D) a rhythm that originates in the AV junction.
Answer: B
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

6) The heart rate in Figure 4 is closest to


A) 100.
B) 70.
C) 150.
D) 50.
Answer: B
LO: 7.2: Using the five steps, correctly interpret a variety of sinus rhythms on single- and
double-lead strips.

7) The rhythm in Figure 4 is


A) sinus rhythm.
B) sinus bradycardia.
C) sinus rhythm with sinus arrest.
D) sinus tachycardia.
Answer: A
LO: 7.2: Using the five steps, correctly interpret a variety of sinus rhythms on single- and
double-lead strips.

8) PR interval in Figure 4 is closest to


A) 0.12 seconds.
B) 0.28 seconds.
C) 0.04 seconds.
D) 0.40 seconds.
Answer: A
LO: 7.2: Using the five steps, correctly interpret a variety of sinus rhythms on single- and
double-lead strips.

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9) QRS interval in Figure 4 is closest to
A) 0.42 seconds.
B) 0.10 seconds.
C) 0.28 seconds.
D) 0.30 seconds.
Answer: B
LO: 7.2: Using the five steps, correctly interpret a variety of sinus rhythms on single- and
double-lead strips.

10) The T wave in Figure 4 is


A) inverted.
B) upright.
C) indicative of sinus control of the ventricles.
D) indicative of ventricular depolarization.
Answer: B
LO: 7.2: Using the five steps, correctly interpret a variety of sinus rhythms on single- and
double-lead strips.

11) Sinus rhythms all have


A) uniform shape P waves preceding the QRS complexes.
B) multiple shapes of P waves preceding the QRS complexes.
C) a wavy baseline without P waves or QRS complexes.
D) inverted P waves in Lead II.
Answer: A
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

12) Possible causes of sinus tachycardia include which of the following?


A) Fever
B) Anxiety
C) Congestive heart failure
D) All of the above
Answer: D
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

13) In sinus block


A) the pause is a multiple of the R-R intervals.
B) there are P waves inside the pause.
C) all R-R intervals are constant.
D) the heart rate varies from 100 to 160.
Answer: A
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

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14) In sinus rhythm, the heart rate is
A) 60—100.
B) greater than 100.
C) less than 60.
D) greater than 170.
Answer: A
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

15) Sinus tachycardia's heart rate is


A) 60—100.
B) greater than 100.
C) less than 60.
D) greater than 170.
Answer: B
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

16) Sinus bradycardia's heart rate is


A) 60—100.
B) greater than 100.
C) less than 60.
D) greater than 170.
Answer: C
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

17) Treatment for sinus tachycardia associated with a high fever would be to
A) give atropine.
B) start CPR.
C) give acetaminophen or ibuprofen to get the temperature down.
D) give beta-blockers.
Answer: C
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

18) Which of the following sinus rhythms would be expected with stimulation of the sympathetic
nervous system?
A) Sinus rhythm rate 68
B) Sinus bradycardia rate 45
C) Sinus arrhythmia rate 45—73
D) Sinus tachycardia rate 125
Answer: D
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

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19) A pause that occurs when the sinus node's impulse is not conducted out of the sinus node
itself is
A) sinus arrest.
B) sinus arrhythmia.
C) sinus bradycardia.
D) sinus block.
Answer: D
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

20) In Figure 5, the rhythm shown is


A) sinus rhythm.
B) sinus bradycardia.
C) sinus tachycardia.
D) sinus block.
Answer: B
LO: 7.2: Using the five steps, correctly interpret a variety of sinus rhythms on single- and
double-lead strips.

21) In Figure 5, the heart rate is closest to


A) 100.
B) 40.
C) 75.
D) 55.
Answer: B
LO: 7.2: Using the five steps, correctly interpret a variety of sinus rhythms on single- and
double-lead strips.

22) All sinus rhythms have


A) upright, matching P waves.
B) wide, bizarre QRS complexes.
C) multiple P waves of varying configurations.
D) heart rates between 40 and 100.
Answer: A
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

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23) Atropine is a medication that would be appropriate for symptomatic
A) sinus tachycardia.
B) sinus bradycardia.
C) sinus rhythm.
D) none of the above.
Answer: B
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

24) Atropine's mode of action is to


A) speed up the rate of sinus node firing and speed conduction through the AV node.
B) speed impulse conduction through the bundle branches and AV node.
C) slow the rate of conduction through the AV node and slow sinus node firing.
D) speed sinus node firing and slow AV node conduction.
Answer: A
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

25) Thyrotoxicosis is a condition associated with which rhythm?


A) Sinus block
B) Sinus arrest
C) Sinus tachycardia
D) Sinus bradycardia
Answer: C
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

26) Which of the following is an irregular rhythm originating in the sinus node?
A) Sinus arrhythmia
B) Sinus rhythm
C) Sinus tachycardia
D) Sinus bradycardia
Answer: A
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

27) Which is TRUE about sinus arrest and sinus exit block?
A) Sinus exit block is an irregular rhythm; sinus arrest is regular.
B) Sinus arrest always ends in an escape beat; sinus exit block doesn't.
C) Sinus arrest and sinus exit block can both result in decreased cardiac output.
D) The pause in both sinus exit block and sinus arrest is a multiple of the R-R intervals.
Answer: B
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

28) In which rhythm is an escape beat sometimes seen?


A) Sinus rhythm
B) Sinus bradycardia
C) Sinus arrhythmia
D) Sinus arrest
Answer: D
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.
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29) Sinus arrhythmia has a pattern that often corresponds with the
A) PR intervals.
B) breathing pattern.
C) P-P intervals.
D) patient's age.
Answer: B
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

30) In sinus arrhythmia, the heart rate


A) speeds up during inspiration and expiration.
B) speeds up during inspiration, slows during expiration.
C) slows during inspiration and expiration.
D) slows during inspiration, speeds up during expiration.
Answer: B
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

7.2 True/False Questions

1) The heart rate during sinus rhythm is 60—100.


Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

2) The heart rate during sinus bradycardia is greater than 100.


Answer: FALSE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

3) The heart rate during sinus tachycardia is less than 60.


Answer: FALSE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

4) High fever can cause sinus tachycardia.


Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

5) High fever is a common cause of sinus arrest.


Answer: FALSE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

6) A pacemaker is usually needed to treat sinus bradycardia.


Answer: FALSE
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

7) Atropine is the drug of choice to treat sinus tachycardia.


Answer: FALSE
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

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8) Oxygen can help return an abnormal heart rhythm to normal.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

9) Atropine speeds conduction through the bundle branches.


Answer: FALSE
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

10) The only difference in interpretation criteria between sinus rhythm, sinus bradycardia, and
sinus tachycardia is the heart rate.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

11) Diaphoresis is a cold sweat.


Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.3: State the adverse effects for each of the sinus rhythms.

12) Some signs of decreased cardiac output are pallor, hypotension, and dizziness.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.3: State the adverse effects for each of the sinus rhythms.

13) An artificial pacemaker can be used to treat sinus bradycardia.


Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

14) Patients with a heart rate of 45 always show symptoms of decreased cardiac output.
Answer: FALSE
LO: 7.3: State the adverse effects for each of the sinus rhythms.

15) Sinus bradycardia is common among well-conditioned athletes.


Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

16) Sinus block can occur at any heart rate.


Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

17) Sinus arrest can occur at any heart rate.


Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

18) Sinus arrest is best treated by anti-anxiety medication.


Answer: FALSE
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

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19) The most crucial criterion to identifying sinus rhythms is the upright matching P waves in
Lead II.
Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

20) All sinus rhythms have a P-QRS-T configuration.


Answer: TRUE
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

7.3 Short Answer Questions

1) ________ is the only normal heart rhythm.


Answer: Sinus rhythm
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

2) ________ is a rhythm with a heart rate greater than 100.


Answer: Sinus tachycardia
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

3) A rhythm with a heart rate less than 60 is ________.


Answer: Sinus bradycardia
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

4) The primary treatment of sinus tachycardia in a patient with a temperature of 103 degrees
would be to ________.
Answer: Give medication to treat the fever
LO: 7.4: State the possible treatment for the sinus rhythms.

5) A condition in which the thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormones and causes the heart
rate, temperature, and blood pressure to rise to dangerous levels is called ________.
Answer: Thyrotoxicosis
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

6) In sinus rhythms, P waves are found ________ the QRS complexes.


Answer: Preceding
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

7) In sinus rhythms, the QRS complexes should have an interval of ________.


Answer: <0.12 seconds
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

8) The PR interval in sinus rhythms should be ________ from beat to beat.


Answer: Constant
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

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9) Sinus node impulses result in a P wave that is ________ in Lead II.
Answer: Upright, matching
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

10) In a sinus arrest, the sinus node________ firing for a time.


Answer: Stops
LO: 7.1: State the criteria for each of the sinus rhythms.

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