Practice Flashcard 4 for EKG Exam

Front

Describe the Apex of the heart

Back

the pointed end of the heart

Front

The apex of the heart is located

Back

slightly on the left side, on the inferior side, just above the diaphragm

Front

The base of the heart is located

Back

on the superior side, centered between the lungs

Front

Contraction or emptying of the heart is described by what term?

Back

systole

Front

The left ventricle is the largest chamber in the heart. Why?

Back

it pumps the blood to the body

Front

Pulmonary vein blood goes directly to

Back

the left atrium

Front

According to the American Heart Association, what color is the left leg lead?

Back

red

Front

According to the American Heart Association, what color is the right leg lead?

Back

green

Front

Why is it important to get the correct lead on the right or left leg?

Back

right leg is a ground, left leg is actually a lead

Front

The mitral valve is also known as the

Back

bicuspid