Bradycardia

Question 1

What is bradycardia?

Answer 1

Bradycardia is a slower than normal heart rate, typically defined as fewer than 60 beats per minute.

Question 2

True or False: Bradycardia can be a sign of a healthy heart in athletes.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from ____ to ____ beats per minute.

Answer 3

60 to 100

Question 4

What are some common causes of bradycardia?

Answer 4

Common causes include heart disease, hypothyroidism, electrolyte imbalances, and certain medications.

Question 5

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a symptom of bradycardia? A) Dizziness B) Fatigue C) Rapid heartbeat D) Fainting

Answer 5

C) Rapid heartbeat

Question 6

What is the medical term for a heart rate of fewer than 40 beats per minute?

Answer 6

Severe bradycardia

Question 7

True or False: All forms of bradycardia require treatment.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What device is commonly used to treat symptomatic bradycardia?

Answer 8

A pacemaker

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Bradycardia is often diagnosed using an _____.

Answer 9

electrocardiogram (ECG)

Question 10

Multiple choice: Which type of bradycardia is characterized by a complete block of electrical signals? A) Sinus bradycardia B) Atrioventricular (AV) block C) Junctional bradycardia D) None of the above

Answer 10

B) Atrioventricular (AV) block

Question 11

What is a common treatment for bradycardia caused by medication?

Answer 11

Adjusting or discontinuing the medication

Question 12

True or False: Bradycardia can lead to serious complications if not treated.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What are some potential complications of untreated bradycardia?

Answer 13

Complications can include heart failure, low blood pressure, and cardiac arrest.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Patients with bradycardia may experience ____ due to insufficient blood flow to the brain.

Answer 14

syncope (fainting)

Question 15

Multiple choice: Which of the following conditions can mimic bradycardia? A) Hyperthyroidism B) Fever C) Vasovagal syncope D) All of the above

Answer 15

C) Vasovagal syncope

Question 16

What lifestyle change might help manage bradycardia in some patients?

Answer 16

Increasing physical activity, if approved by a physician

Question 17

True or False: Bradycardia is more common in older adults.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the role of the sinoatrial (SA) node in relation to bradycardia?

Answer 18

The SA node is responsible for initiating the heartbeat; dysfunction can lead to bradycardia.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Bradycardia may be asymptomatic in some individuals, meaning they do not experience any ____.

Answer 19

symptoms