EKG Practice Flashcard: Analyzing Strips Part A

Front

What is the most common rhythm that could produce blood clots?

Back

Atrial fibrillation

Front

On an ECG, the P wave represents __________________________.

Back

Contraction of the Atria

Front

What is the term for rapid heartbeat?

Back

Tachycardia

Front

The most accurate way to determine the rate of any rhythm strip is the

Back

Block Method (300, 150, 100, etc.)

Front

In a QRS complex, if the first wave is up, what type of wave is it?

Back

P

Front

What wave on a rhythm strip indicates the repolarization of the ventricles?

Back

T

Front

When the electrical impulse originates from somewhere other than the SA node, it is said to be

Back

ectopic firing

Front

Heart blocks are caused by a blockage in the conduction system at which point? Options: SA Node, AV Node, Bundle of HIS, Bundle Branches, Purkinje fibers

Back

AV Node

Front

Which of these represents an entire cardiac cycle? QRS complex, P-R complex, R-R interval, QRST complex

Back

R-R interval

Front

What does the T wave represent?

Back

The relaxation of the heart.