Listen to one type of cardiac rhythm. Pay close attention to the sounds, pitches and frequency of the rhythm. Cardiac rhythms can be found on training CDs, DVDs and educational websites such as the Cardiac Rhythm Simulator.
Write the name of the cardiac rhythm along with your interpretation of the cardiac rhythm that was listened to. Write down whether the sound was long or short, high- or low-pitched and fast or slow. Also write down what the cardiac rhythm tells the health care team about the heart, such if it is a normal or abnormal rhythm.
Note similar information about other cardiac rhythms. Then, listen to the rhythms without the names, and see if you can guess the name of the cardiac rhythm and what it tells the health care team about the heart.
Use flashcards to memorize the names and meanings of cardiac rhythms if you find that you are able to memorize the names and sounds of the cardiac rhythms, but find yourself struggling with putting the names and meanings together. Create your own flashcards, or use an online flashcard maker.