What is the heart rate shown on the following electrocardiogram?

a. 150 c. 250
b. 200 d. 300

ANS: D
Isolate 3 seconds out of the strip. There are 15 cardiac cycles in a 3-second period. Multiply 15 by 20. The heart rate is 300 beats/min.

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