Question

An ectopic beat, which starts in an abnormal location in the heart and is often premature, therefore also called _______

(a) Pre ventricular contraction

(b) Premature ventricular beat

(c) Pre ventricular beat

(d) Premature ventricular contraction

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) Premature ventricular contraction

For explanation I would say: An ectopic beat is a beat, which starts in an abnormal location in the heart and is often premature, therefore also called premature ventricular contraction (PVC), i.e. it occurs sooner than the next expected beat.