Rhythms

Question 1

Sinus Rhythm

Answer 1

any cardiac rhythm where depolarization of the cardiac muscle begins at the sinus node.

Question 2

Atrial Rhythm

Answer 2

any cardiac rhythm that begins in either right or left atrium but DOES NOT originate form the sinus node

Question 3

Junctional Rhythm

Answer 3

any cardiac rhythm originating from the AV node or His bundle

Question 4

Ventricular Rhythm

Answer 4

any cardiac rhythm originating from the ventricles.

Question 5

Bradycardia

Answer 5

abnormally slow heart rate for age

Question 6

Tachycardia or Accelerated

Answer 6

abnormally fast heart rate for age

Question 7

Premature Atrial Contractions (PAC)

Answer 7

An early beat, with a different upright P wave and normal QRS.