A 50-Year-Old Man Has Been Having Fainting "Spells" for About

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 50-year-old man has been having fainting "spells" for about 2 weeks. During the fainting episodes, his electrocardiogram shows a ventricular beat of 25 per minute and 100 P waves per minute. After about 30 seconds of fainting a normal sinus rhythm reoccurs. What is his likely diagnosis?

• A)Atrial flutter
• B)First degree atrioventricular block
• C)Second degree atrioventricular block
• D)Third degree atrioventricular block
• E)Stokes-Adams syndrome

---

Definitions:

Listening Techniques

Methods or strategies used to improve attention, retention, and understanding during auditory communication.

Interpersonal Skills

Abilities used to interact effectively with other people, such as communication, empathy, and negotiation.

Successful Interview

A meeting or conversation that achieves its intended purpose, often leading to a job offer or the gathering of valuable information.

Perfectly Competitive Industry

A market structure where many firms sell identical products, entry and exit are easy, and no single firm can influence the market price.