This element of the EKG represents the SA node firing, the atria contracting and the blood moving to the ventricles

Which picture shows the correct placement for a 12 lead EKG?

This artifact results in irregular spikes throughout the tracing and can be caused by muscle movement from shaking

This artifact is when the baseline moves from the center of the paper and is caused by poor electrode connection

This artifact results in regular spikes in the tracing and is caused by things like lights, computers or cell phones

During this arrhythmia, the atria are contracting at a faster rate than the ventricles

During this rhythm, a parts of the heart are quivering and the patient is at an increased risk for blood clots. It is NOT usually considered a medical emergency

During this arrhythmia parts of the heart are quivering and blood is not going to the lungs or body. This will lead to a medical emergency.

What part of the heart is the green arrow pointing to?

What part of the heart is the red arrow pointing to?

Select all the bipolar leads

This element of the EKG represents repolarization of the ventricles

Rate: less than 60 bpm

Rhythm: regular

P waves: present and regular

PR Interval: WNL

QRS: WNL

The pacemaker of the heart is the..

When placing EKG electrodes, which one is considered the grounding electrode?

What is the best position for the patient when performing an EKG?

What is the best position for a patient with severe shortness of breath when performing an EKG?

Which of the following leads is usually used as a rhythm strip?

Which test is an EKG that the patient wears for an extended period of time and keeps a diary of their activities while wearing it?

Which electrode is found 5th Intercostal Space, midclavicular line?

Which electrode is found in the 4th Intercostal Space, to the right of the sternum?

Which electrode should be placed after V2?