Rhythm InterpretationQuestion 7 of 100
Using the 1500 method, a technician counts 20 small boxes between two consecutive R waves on a regular strip. What is the heart rate?
a.50 beats per minute
b.75 beats per minute
c.100 beats per minute
d.300 beats per minute
Explanation
The 1500 method divides 1500 by the number of small boxes between R waves: 1500 divided by 20 equals 75 beats per minute. The number 1500 is used because there are 1500 small boxes in one minute at 25 mm/sec. This method is the most precise of the calculation methods, but like the 300 method it requires a regular rhythm.
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