Anaesthesia | Exam Preparation | The Electrocardiogram Part 1

The Electrocardiogram Part 1
Session Overview
Description
This session contains a short revision tutorial using Multiple Choice Questions to assist candidates preparing for the Primary FRCA Examination.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Explain paper calibration
• Explain ECG Leads and Axis
• Explain continuous ECG monitoring
• Explain normal and abnormal ECG waves

These MCQ Tutorials are aimed at candidates preparing for the Primary FRCA examination.

MCQs written to Primary FRCA standard are used to provide a focused tutorial on important concepts and areas of the curriculum that candidates have difficulty with.

Not all areas tested in the examination are covered in these tutorials. For a comprehensive review please refer to the curriculum and e-Learning sessions within Module 07e.

In the exam setting you are likely to be presented with a copy of a 12 lead ECG on which you will be asked 5 true/false questions.

These can test anything from the basics of ECG interpretation to the multiple medical associations, electrolyte abnormalities and actions of drugs.

This session starts with a series of Primary FRCA standard MCQs to test your existing level of knowledge. This is followed by a short tutorial focusing on some of the key areas, followed by another series of MCQs to retest you knowledge.