ALL about ECG
The acronym "NSR" stands for
What is Normal Sinus Rhythm
A wave which represents atrial depolarization
what is P wave
Between RA and LA
what is lead I
Placement of the ground lead on an ECG is on the
A.RL on the muscular portion of the leg.
B.LL on the soft tissue of the leg.
C.RL on the soft tissue of the leg.
D.LL on the muscular portion of the leg.
RL on the soft tissue of the leg.
The usual speed of the standard ECG machine.
what is 25mm/sec
Placed at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
what is V4
Located at the 4th intercostal space at the right sternal border.
what is V1
lead III represents activity between
what is LA and LL
How many sensors are used to record 12 lead ECG ?
10 sensors
24 hour ECG
Holter Moniter
There are no identifiable waveforms
what is ventricular fibrillation
ECG machines with LCD displays allow which of the following information to be added before the test? (Select the two (2) correct answers).
A. patient name B. room artifacts C. lead placement
D. blood pressure E. type of electrodes used
patient name and BP
V1-V6 are
Precordial or chest leads
Disinfecting an ECG machine and lead wire surfaces with antimicrobial wipes after each patient use is an example of which of the following?
A.biohazard precautions B.sterile technique C.medical asepsis D.surgical asepsis
medical asepsis
Located at the 4th intercostal space at the left sternal border.
What is V2
A small round, upward deflection that is rarely seen in a normal ECG
What is the U wave
ST segment depression and elevation may happen when there is
What is M.I or heart attack
Which are the augmented limb leads ?
aVR, aVL, aVF
Lasix or furosemide will be indicated for which of the following ____.
A. Angina pectoris B. Congestive heart failure. C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
what is Congestive heart Failure , CHF
Electrical impulse sensors used to obtain an electrocardiogram are called ____. A. artifacts B. probes C.electrodes D. Leads
what are electrodes
WHAT LEAD IS USED IF THE PROVIDER WOULD JUST want you to run A RHYTHM STRIP?
what is lead II
An ECG showing one P wave before each QRS complex, a PR interval of 0.15 seconds, a QRS complex <.10 seconds, and a heart rate of 110 bpm.
What is sinus tachycardia
Normal standardization mark is how tall ?
10mm
Which of the following will be administered for angina pectoris ?
A. albuterol B. Keflex C. Nitroglycerin D. NSAID's
Nitroglycerin
A patient with dyspnea comes in for an ECG. In which of the following positions should the patient be placed for the procedure?
A. Dorsal B. Supine C. Semi Fowler's D. Sims'
Semi Fowler's