Normal ECG Flashcards

1
Q

The P wave represents?

It is positive in what leads?

A

1) Atrial depolarization

2) I, II, V4-V6, aVF

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2
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The PR interval is the span of time from what locations?

What is the range of time?

A

1) SA Node to ventricular muscle fiber

2) 0.12 to .20 seconds

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3
Q

The QRS complex represents?

What is the duration?

A

1) Ventricular depolarization

2) 0.05 to 0.10 seconds

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4
Q

ST segments are normally?
ST depressions are usually a sign of?
ST elevations are usually a sign of?

A

1) Isoelectric
2) Subendocardial ischemia
3) Subepicardial ischemia

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5
Q

The T wave represents?

It is positive in what leads?

A

1) Ventricular repolarization

2) I, II, V3-V6

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6
Q

The QT duration is the length of?

A

Ventricular systole

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7
Q

What might elongated PR segment signify?

What might elongated QRS signify?

A

1) AV block

2) Bundle branch block

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8
Q

What are the best leads for reading p-waves?

A

II and V1

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9
Q

What HR is considered tachycardia?

Bradycardia?

A

1) Greater than 100 bpm

2) Less than 60 bpm

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10
Q

What can no P waves be a sign of?

A

Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, junctional tachycardia

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11
Q

An inverted or tall T wave may indicate?

Peaked T wave may indicate?

A

1) Ischemia

2) Hyperkalemia

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12
Q

What is the duration of a QT interval?

A

Less than 0.45

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