Lesson 1 Objectives

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

1-1. Identify electrocardiogram rhythms.

1-2. Identify normal sinus rhythm.

1-3. Identify the following cardiac dysrhythmias:

  • Sinus bradycardia.
  • Sinus tachycardia.
  • Wandering pacemaker.
  • Premature atrial contractions.
  • Atrial tachycardia.
  • Atrial flutter.
  • Atrial fibrillation.
  • Premature junctional contraction.
  • First-degree heart block.
  • Wenckebach heart block.
  • Classical second-degree heart block.
  • Complete heart block.
  • Premature ventricular contractions.
  • Ventricular tachycardia.
  • Ventricular fibrillation.
  • Idioventricular rhythm.
  • Asystole.

Section I. ARRYTHMIA

Section II. ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Section III. RHYTHMS/HEART BLOCKS

SUGGESTION After completing the assignment, complete the self-test at the end of this lesson. These questions will help you to achieve the lesson objectives.

Self-Test: LESSON 1

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