A Run of Three or More PVCs Should Be Called

question 25

Multiple Choice

A run of three or more PVCs should be called:

• A) ventricular tachycardia.
• B) ventricular fibrillation.
• C) atrial tachycardia.
• D) supra ventricular tachycardia.

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Definitions:

Hymenoptera

An order of insects that includes wasps, bees, and ants, characterized by two pairs of wings and a constriction between the abdomen and thorax.

Insects

A class of arthropods characterized by a three-part body (head, thorax, abdomen), three pairs of legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.

Coleoptera

An order of insects known as beetles, characterized by their hard forewings (elytra) which cover the hind wings.

Arachnids

Land-dwelling arthropods with no antennae and four pairs of walking legs; spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks.