FREE NTA Cardiac Arrhythmias Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Supraventricular tachycardia

Question 2

What does a prolonged PR interval indicate on an ECG?

Accepted Answer

First-degree heart block

Answer

Normal heart function

Answer

Ventricular tachycardia

Answer

Atrial flutter

Question 3

Which arrhythmia is life-threatening and requires immediate defibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Atrial flutter

Answer

Sinus tachycardia

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Question 4

What is the defining characteristic of ventricular tachycardia (VT)?

Accepted Answer

Rapid, regular rhythm originating from the ventricles

Answer

Heart rate less than 60 bpm

Answer

Irregular rhythm with a normal heart rate

Answer

Slow rhythm with skipped beats

Question 5

Which of the following arrhythmias is often seen in healthy individuals during sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sinus bradycardia

Answer

Atrial fibrillation

Answer

Ventricular fibrillation

Answer

Atrial flutter