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advanced exam 1- EKG Flashcards

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steps to interpret EKG

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  1. Determine if all wave forms are present
  2. Determine the rhythm
  3. Calculate the heart rate
  4. Measure PR interval
  5. Measure QRS interval
  6. Interpret the ECG
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how to calculate regular HR

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dividing 1500 by the number of small boxes between R’s

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how to calculate irregular HR

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Heart rate calculated by counting the number of R’s in a 6 second strip and multiplying the number by 10

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Measure PR interval

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PR interval (0.12-0.20)

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Measure QRS interval

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QRS less than 0.12

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