EKG Study Guide

Front

What is the name of the part of the EKG wave labeled as 1?

Back

P wave

Front

What is the name of the part of the EKG wave labeled as 2?

Back

PR segment

Front

What is the name of the part of the EKG wave labeled as 3?

Back

T wave

Front

What is the name of the part of the EKG wave labeled as 4?

Back

QRS complex

Front

Name the part of the EKG wave labeled as 5.

Back

ST segment

Front

What is the name of the part of the EKG wave labeled as 9?

Back

J point

Front

EKG shows regular rhythm, rate 60-100 bpm, P waves present and upright before each QRS complex, consistent time interval for all beats. What rhythm is described?

Back

Normal sinus rhythm

Front

The following EKG rhythms are considered life threatening:

Back

Ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, asystole, pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

Front

EKG channel shows more P waves than the QRS complexes with no association between the two. The P-R interval is variable and the QRS complexes are the same and regular. This rhythm is:

Back

Third-degree (complete) heart block

Front

EKG rhythm that requires activation of emergency response system: Atrial fibrillation, Sinus bradycardia, 3rd degree AV block, First-degree AV block

Back

3rd degree AV block