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ECG Basics

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many leads are used in a standard 12-lead ECG?

a)

10

b)

8

c)

15

d)

12

2.
  1. What is the normal heart rate for an adult at rest?

a)

60-100bpm

b)

40-60bpm

c)

100-120bpm

d)

120-140bpm

3.
  1. Which is/are the cause(s) of artifacts on an ECG tracing?

a)

Improper lead placement

b)

Patient movement

c)

Loose electrodes

d)

All of the above

4.

What does the P wave represent in an ECG waveform?

a)

Atrial depolarization

b)

Ventricular repolarization

c)

Atrial repolarization

d)

QRS complex

5.

What does the QRS complex represent in an ECG waveform?

a)

AV node conduction

b)

Atrial repolarization

c)

Ventricular depolarization

d)

SA node activation

6.

Where is the V1 lead placed during ECG recording?

a)

Fourth intercostal space just to the right of the sternum

b)

Fifth intercostal space just to the left of the sternum

c)

Sixth intercostal space just to the left of the sternum

d)

Second intercostal space just to the right of the sternum

7.

Where is the V4 lead placed during ECG recording?

a)

Fourth intercostal space just to the right of the sternum

b)

Fifth intercostal space midclavicular line

c)

Sixth intercostal space just to the left of the sternum

d)

Second intercostal space just to the right of the sternum

8.
  1. Which of the following represents ventricular tachycardia on ECG?

a)

Heart rate >100 bpm, regular rhythm, wide QRS complex

b)

Heart rate >100 bpm, irregular rhythm, narrow QRS complex

c)

Heart rate >100 bpm, regular rhythm, narrow QRS complex

d)

Heart rate >100 bpm, irregular rhythm, wide QRS complex

9.

Identify the following waveform.

a)

Atrial fibrillation

b)

Ventricular tachycardia

c)

Ventricular fibrillation

d)

Asystole

10.

Identify the following waveform.

a)

Atrial fibrillation

b)

Ventricular tachycardia

c)

Ventricular fibrillation

d)

Asystole