Atrial Rhythms
This portion of the EKG complex measures < or = 0.12 sec. in atrial rhythms.
What is the QRS complex
This is at the beginningbefore the QRS complex.
What is THE P WAVE
This rhythm is the most acurate for determining the rate of a regular rhythm.
What is 1500 method.
These leads go from right to left
What are chest leads
This node is located in the right atrium of the heart
What is SA node
In this rhythm, a P wave and T wave can be visualized, the rate is >150 and the QRS complex is < or = 0.12 sec.
What is Atrial Tachycardia
This is the intrinsic rate of the AV Junction (Beats per min)
What is 40 - 60
This is method is used for irregular heart rhythm.
What is 6-second method.
This is known as the negative pole on the body
What is right arm
The heart is made of this specialized muscle tissue
What is myocardium
Early beats in an EKG rhythm are a sign of this.
What is IRRITABILITY
This is the rhythm initiating from the AV junction with a rate of 61-100.
What is ACCELERATED JUNCTIONAL
Disposable sensor that detect electrical activity of the heart?
What are elctrodes.
These leads record the frontal plane.
What are augmented leads
What is the American Hearts color code for the right leg?
What is green
Capital F with rate over 250 beats
What is ATRIAL FLUTTER
In a junctional rhythm the P wave may be in the correct location on the EKG "timeline" or it may appear AFTER this EKG component
What is THE QRS COMPLEX
This is standard speed for ECG paper.
What is 25mm.
This lead records the difference in electrical potential between left leg and right arm
What is Lead II
The P wave represents___depolarization.
What is atrial depolarization.
Lower case f waves.
What is ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
A Junctional Rhythm with a rate > 100 (100-180)
What is JUNCTIONAL TACHYCARDIA
How many chambers are in the heart and what are they called?
What are 4 chambers and atria and ventricles
Recording the third dimension of the heart from front to rear is the function
What is chest leads
The major vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium is called the
What is the pulmonary vein