EKG and Cardiovascular Testing

Front

What position should a patient with shortness of breath be placed in for an EKG?

Back

Semi-Fowler's position is recommended for patients with shortness of breath.

Front

What is the correct instruction for a patient preparing for an EKG?

Back

The patient should be instructed to remove all clothing from the waist up.

Front

What does a normal EKG tracing consist of?

Back

A normal EKG tracing includes a P-wave, QRS complex, and T-wave.

Front

What cardiac rhythm is indicated by five complete cardiac cycles on a 6-second EKG strip?

Back

This represents Sinus Bradycardia.

Front

Which lead provides the clearest recording of heart rhythm in an EKG?

Back

Lead II provides the clearest recording of heart rhythm.

Front

What artifact is indicated by rhythmic sharp spikes throughout an EKG tracing?

Back

This indicates interference artifact.

Front

What is the purpose of an EKG?

Back

An EKG measures the electrical activity of the heart to identify any irregularities.

Front

What does the P-wave represent in an EKG?

Back

The P-wave represents atrial depolarization.

Front

What does the QRS complex represent in an EKG?

Back

The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization.

Front

What does the T-wave represent in an EKG?

Back

The T-wave represents ventricular repolarization.