EKG Rules Flashcards
1
Q
Steps to interpritation
A
Rhythm Rate P wave PR interval QRS interval T wave QT interval ST segment
2
Q
how to find rhythm
A
look at QRS peak spacing to determine if it is regular
3
Q
how to find rate
A
Count number of QRS complex in a 10 min span and times by 6
4
Q
Normal rate
A
60-100
5
Q
Normal P wave
A
is there one for every QRS
do they all appear the same
6
Q
PR interval
A
should be .12 - .2 sec
7
Q
Normal QRS interval
A
should be .08 - .1
should look the same across the strip
8
Q
Normal QT interval
A
should be .36-.44 (start of QRS to end of T wave)
9
Q
Normal ST segment
A
should be flat relative to baseline
10
Q
Box length of time
A
.2 sec per tiny box
black mark 3 sec
