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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does electrocardiography measure?
The heart's electrical activity
Right atrial function
Left ventricular activity
Cardiac output
A standard electrocardiogram (ECG) produces how many views of a patient's electrical activity?
12
8
10
6
How is a standard electrocardiogram (ECG) complex labeled?
P-RST-U
P-QRS-T
L-MNO-Q
P-QRJ-T
What does the P wave represent on an electrocardiogram waveform?
Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
What does the QRS complex represent on an electrocardiogram waveform?
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial depolarization
Ventricular repolarization
What does the T wave represent on an electrocardiogram waveform?
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial depolarization
Ventricular repolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular depolarization and repolarization are represented by which electrocardiogram
measure?
QRS complex
T wave
PR interval
QT interval
When preparing to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG), in what position should you place the
patient?
Supine
Prone
Sims' position
Side-lying
What is the correct placement of the V electrode when performing an electrocardiogram?
At the midaxillary line, level with V4
Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border
Fifth intercostal space at the right sternal border
Fifth intercostal space at the anterior axillary line
What's the correct placement of the V electrode when performing an electrocardiogram?
Fifth intercostal space at the midaxillary line
Halfway between V and V5
Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Fourth intercostal space at the right border of the sternum
