FOR Basic Arrhythmias, 9th Edition by Gail Walraven

FOR Basic Arrhythmias, 9th Edition by
Gail Walraven
Chapter 1 Electrophysiology
1) The inherent rate of the SA node is bpm.
A) 30-60
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: C
Learning Obj.: 1.3
2) The inherent rate of the AV junction is bpm.
A) 20-40
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: B
Learning Obj.: 1.3
3) The inherent rate of the ventricle is bpm.
A) 20-40
B) 40-60
C) 60-100
D) 100-120
Answer: A
Learning Obj.: 1.3
4) The built-in rate of each of the three major areas of the conduction system is referred to as the
rate.
A) fast
B) heart
C) escape
D) inherent
Answer: D
Learning Obj.: 1.3
5) What term is used to refer to the process of electrical discharge and the flow of electrical
activity?
A) Repolarization
B) Depolarization
C) Polarization
D) Polarized
Answer: B