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Which of the following are rules for atrial fibrillation? Select all that apply

A.

Rhythm: Irregularly irregular

B.

P waves: No identifiable P waves

C.

PR interval: Measurable

D.

Heart rate: Atrial rate not measurable

E.

QRS interval: <0.10 seconds

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D

A.    Irregularly irregular: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregularly irregular rhythm.
B.    No identifiable P waves: P waves are typically absent in atrial fibrillation or may be difficult to identify.
C.    PR interval is not typically measured in atrial fibrillation as it is not relevant to the rhythm.
D.    Atrial rate not measurable: The atrial rate in atrial fibrillation is not measurable due to the rapid and irregular nature of the rhythm.
E.    QRS interval is typically normal in atrial fibrillation and does not exceed 0.10 seconds.


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

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