ECG

Question 1

What are the 6 steps to ECG assessment.

Answer 1

Any electrical activity 
QRS rate 
QRS rhythm is it regular 
Is QRS normal length
Atrial activity present
Is atrial activity linked to ventricular

Question 2

If QRS is <0.12 what does this indicate?

Answer 2

Impulse is of atrial origin

Question 3

If QRS is >0.12 what does this indicate?

Answer 3

Impulse is of ventricular myocyte origin

Question 4

How long should the P-R interval be?

Answer 4

0.12-0.20

Question 5

Sinus Arrythmia

Answer 5

P and QRS waves presents
Heart rhythm fluctuates with inspiration
Narrow QRS

Question 6

Premature Atrial Complexes

Answer 6

Narrow QRS

Flattened or notched P wave

Question 7

SVT

Answer 7

Narrow QRS
No p waves
Tachychardic
Regular Rapid rhythm

Question 8

Atrial Fibrillation

Answer 8

No P waves
QRS comple
Irregular irregular pattern
Chaotic baseline

Question 9

Atrial Flutter

Answer 9

Saw tooth
QRS complexs present
Usually 2:1 or 4:1 atrial conductance

Question 10

First Degree Heart Block

Answer 10

Regular Rhythm
P waves and QRS complex are present
Prolonged PR >0.20

Question 11

Second degree heart block

Mobitz I

Answer 11

Irregular rhythm

Progressively prolonged P-R interval