Chapter 5-7

Question 0

P Wave =’s

Answer 0

Depolarization of the atrium

Question 1

You are only looking at the electrical impulse of the heart

Answer 1

Not the mechanical

Question 2

QRS =’s

Answer 2

Depolarization of the ventricles

Question 3

PR interval

Answer 3

Time electricity takes to travel from SA node to the AV node.
.12 to .20
Is the PR interval constant throughout

Question 4

QRS interval

Answer 4

Less than .12

All QRS complexes look the same

Question 5

Big box on EKG paper

Answer 5

.20

Question 6

Little box on EKG paper

Answer 6

.04

Question 7

5 step approach to read an EKG

Answer 7

• Heart Rate
• Heart Rhythm
• P Wave - for every QRS complex
• PR Interval - .12 to .20
• QRS Complex - less than .12

Question 8

Heart rate with 300 method

Answer 8

0 / 300 / 150 / 100 / 75 / 60 / 50 / 42

Question 9

Heart Rates

Answer 9

Bradycardia = 59 or less
Normal = 60-100
Tachycardia = 101 or higher

Question 10

Heart Rhythm

Answer 10

Regular - pattern of QRS
Irregular
Irregular Irregular

Question 11

P Wave characteristics

Answer 11

Do I have a P Wave for every QRS

Is it upward or downward deflection

Question 12

ST Segment characteristics

Answer 12

Is it at baseline
Elevated
Depressed
Depressed ST Segment indication of post MI up to 6 months

Question 13

T Wave characteristics

Answer 13

Upward deflection (normal)
Downward deflection

Question 14

Sinus Rhythm classification.

Answer 14

Sinus Rhythm
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Disrhythmia
Sinus Arrest

Question 15

Sinus Rhythm

Answer 15

Regular
60-100 BPM
P Wave for every QRS
PR Interval .12 - .20

Question 16

Sinus Tachycardia

Answer 16

Regular
Over 100 BPM
P Wave for every QRS
PR Interval .12 - .20

Question 17

Sinus Disrhythmia

Answer 17

Irregular
60 - 100
P Wave for every QRS
PR a Interval .12 - .20