EKG Review

Name this Rhythm:

• Normal Sinus Rhythm

• Sinus Bradycardia

• Sinus Arrythmia

• Idio-Ventricular Rhythm

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Name this Rhythm

• 1st Degree AV Block

• 2nd Degree AV Block Type I

• 2nd Degree AV Block Type II

• 3rd Degree AV Block

Name this Rhythm:

• Flatline

• Systole

• Asystole

• Diastole

Name this Rhythm

• Sinus Arrest

• Sino-Atrial Block

• Sinus Pause

• 3rd Degree AV Block

which is the best description

• multiple p waves

• Sinus rhythm - also known as regular sinus rhythm (RSR) or normal sinus rhythm (NSR) - is the most common adult rhythm with rates between 60-100/minute.

• a prolonged PR interval of more than .20 seconds.

• The presence of PVCs may be benign but can indicate irritable ventricles. PVCs arrive earlier than expected and is usually wide

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

When performing a posterior EKG, which of the following is the correct location for placement of lead V8?

• Right mid-scapular line

• Left mid-scapular line

• Right posterior axillary line

• Left posterior axillary line

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. Which of the following instructions should the medical assistant provide?

• "Avoid food or drink for 4 hours prior to the test"

• "Remove all clothing from the waist up"

• "Apply moisturizing lotion to the electrode placement sites"

• "Maintain a full bladder for the duration of the test"

ECG is a reading that shows

• the activity of heart

• the electrical activity of cardiac muscle

• the systole and diastole of cardiac muscle

• the initiation of heartbeat

A patient is experiencing electrocardiogram changes. Which wave should the nurse recognize as representing ventricular repolarization?

• Q wave

• R wave

• S wave

• T wave

A medical assistant is preparing to perform an EKG recording on a patient. Which of the following information is true of limb leads and electrodes?

• Limb leads are unipolar

• Leads V1 through V6 are limb leads

• Limb leads are placed on the fleshly areas of the skin

• The left leg wire serves as the ground