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which of the following terms refers to EKG artifact that occurs when the signal is compromised by frayed or faulty wires?
which of the following terms refers to EKG artifact that occurs when the signal is compromised by frayed or faulty wires?
Broken Recording
Which of the following can cause a wandering baseline?
Which of the following can cause a wandering baseline?
patient shivering
what is the term for an extra beat that appears on an EKG that is not part of an arrhythmia?
what is the term for an extra beat that appears on an EKG that is not part of an arrhythmia?
escape beat
what type of test is used to evaluate the hearts function during physical activity?
what type of test is used to evaluate the hearts function during physical activity?
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what is the term for a metallic clip on an EKG machine that helps the adhesive make contact with a lead wire?
what is the term for a metallic clip on an EKG machine that helps the adhesive make contact with a lead wire?
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a sinus rhythm at a rate of 48 would be considered
a sinus rhythm at a rate of 48 would be considered
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The QRS measurement for a premature atrial complex (PAC) should be
The QRS measurement for a premature atrial complex (PAC) should be
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which of the following small waves sometimes appear between the T wave and the P wave
which of the following small waves sometimes appear between the T wave and the P wave
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what is the name of the flat line between the end of the P wave and the onset of the QRS complex
what is the name of the flat line between the end of the P wave and the onset of the QRS complex
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what is the name of the straight line between a T wave and the next P wave
what is the name of the straight line between a T wave and the next P wave
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a regular rhythm with a normal rate a(n)
a regular rhythm with a normal rate a(n)
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what are U waves thought to represent
what are U waves thought to represent
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how many lead wires does an EKG machine have
how many lead wires does an EKG machine have
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In a sinus arrhythmia the rate will be
In a sinus arrhythmia the rate will be
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On EKG paper one large box represents
On EKG paper one large box represents
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The PR segment represents electrical conduction through the
The PR segment represents electrical conduction through the
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which of the following can EKG graph paper be used to measure
which of the following can EKG graph paper be used to measure
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AHA is the abbreviation for
AHA is the abbreviation for
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Which of the following describes tachycardia
Which of the following describes tachycardia
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what is a Holter monitor used diagnose
what is a Holter monitor used diagnose
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A 12-lead EKG provides views from which two planes
A 12-lead EKG provides views from which two planes
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how long is a normal PR interval
how long is a normal PR interval
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what does the T wave represent
what does the T wave represent
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Ventricular rate is determined by measuring from
Ventricular rate is determined by measuring from
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What does the P wave represent
What does the P wave represent
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the upper chambers of the heart are called
the upper chambers of the heart are called
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the bicuspid valve is also called the
the bicuspid valve is also called the
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the innermost lining of the heart
the innermost lining of the heart
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which one of these electrolytes plays an important role in cardiac conduction
which one of these electrolytes plays an important role in cardiac conduction
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which electrolytes triggers the first step in and electrical impulse in the heart
which electrolytes triggers the first step in and electrical impulse in the heart
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systolic pressure occurs when the ventricles
systolic pressure occurs when the ventricles
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which body system sends, receives, and interprets information and coordinates internal body functions in response to environmental conditions
which body system sends, receives, and interprets information and coordinates internal body functions in response to environmental conditions
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what is the pericardium
what is the pericardium
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what describes a regular rhythm at 100-200 beats per minute with absent P waves?
what describes a regular rhythm at 100-200 beats per minute with absent P waves?
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which of the following describes characteristics of atrial fibrillation
which of the following describes characteristics of atrial fibrillation
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which of the following describes characteristics of atrial tachycardia
which of the following describes characteristics of atrial tachycardia
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what term describes an irregular atrial rhythm with a rate of 60-100 bpm, variations in PR interval, and at least three P wave variations in one lead
what term describes an irregular atrial rhythm with a rate of 60-100 bpm, variations in PR interval, and at least three P wave variations in one lead
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a dysrhythmia is best defined as a(n)
a dysrhythmia is best defined as a(n)
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what is the term used to describe a pacemaker site outside of the sinoatrial (SA) node
what is the term used to describe a pacemaker site outside of the sinoatrial (SA) node
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A junctional tachycardia is
A junctional tachycardia is
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which of the following originate in the AV junction
which of the following originate in the AV junction
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if the rate in atrial fibrillation is less that 100 bpm it is considered to be
if the rate in atrial fibrillation is less that 100 bpm it is considered to be
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in second degree heart block mobitz type 1
in second degree heart block mobitz type 1
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what term is used to describe the condition where the electrical signal from the atria to the ventricles is completely blocked
what term is used to describe the condition where the electrical signal from the atria to the ventricles is completely blocked
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in a sinus arrhythmia a gradual decreasing of the heart rate is usually associated with
in a sinus arrhythmia a gradual decreasing of the heart rate is usually associated with
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In 2:1 AV block the PR interval
In 2:1 AV block the PR interval
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what is the most common type of supraventricular tachycardia
what is the most common type of supraventricular tachycardia
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In first degree AV block the PR interval is
In first degree AV block the PR interval is
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which of these patients requires special lead placement for an EKG
which of these patients requires special lead placement for an EKG
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what is the name for spikes that do not align with the patients cardiac activity on an EKG tracing from a patient with an implanted permanent pacemaker
what is the name for spikes that do not align with the patients cardiac activity on an EKG tracing from a patient with an implanted permanent pacemaker
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what type of cardiac testing is performed only in the inpatient setting
what type of cardiac testing is performed only in the inpatient setting
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a complete EKG typically consists of __ leads
a complete EKG typically consists of __ leads
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what can improve electrode contact
what can improve electrode contact
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what can cause artifact on an EKG
what can cause artifact on an EKG
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Leads II, III, and aVF view which portion of the heart
Leads II, III, and aVF view which portion of the heart
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leads V1 and V2 view which portion of the heart
leads V1 and V2 view which portion of the heart
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Leads V3 and V4 view which portion of the heart
Leads V3 and V4 view which portion of the heart
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which of the following are chest leads
which of the following are chest leads
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which of the following EKG leads are bipolar leads
which of the following EKG leads are bipolar leads
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Where is lead V2 placed
Where is lead V2 placed
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