EKG Abbreviations Flashcards
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What does NSR stand for?

  • Normal Sinus Rhythm (correct)
  • Nodal Sinus Rhythm
  • Normal Systolic Rate
  • Non-Sinus Rhythm
  • What is the definition of Afib?

    Atrial fibrillation

    What is the definition of A flutter?

    Atrial flutter

    What does Axis refer to in EKG?

    <p>The direction of the vector for cardiac activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the PR interval?

    <p>Time elapsed from P wave to R wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complete heart block?

    <p>Block in electrical activity at the AV node. Atria and ventricles beat independently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ectopy?

    <p>Abnormal heartbeat that does not originate in the SA node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PAC stand for?

    <p>Premature atrial contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PVC stand for?

    <p>Premature ventricular contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PAT stand for?

    <p>Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PSVT stand for?

    <p>Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LBBB stand for?

    <p>Left Bundle Branch Block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RBBB stand for?

    <p>Right bundle branch block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LVH stand for?

    <p>Left ventricular hypertrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the QRS interval?

    <p>Time elapsed from beginning of Q wave to the end of S wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the QT interval?

    <p>Time elapsed from beginning of Q wave to the beginning of the T wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SVT stand for?

    <p>Supraventricular tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SB stand for?

    <p>Sinus bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ST stand for?

    <p>Sinus tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LAD stand for?

    <p>Left axis deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does V fib stand for?

    <p>Ventricular fibrillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does V tach stand for?

    <p>Ventricular tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a U wave?

    <p>Wave after T wave, infrequently seen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 1 degree AVB stand for?

    <p>First degree AV block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LAFB stand for?

    <p>Left anterior fascicular block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RAE stand for?

    <p>Right atrial enlargement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LAE stand for?

    <p>Left atrial enlargement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PRWP stand for?

    <p>Poor R wave progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do 'No symbol' acute ST/T delta s indicate?

    <p>No acute ST/T changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do NS ST/T delta s indicate?

    <p>Non-specific ST/T changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Delta wave?

    <p>An early QRS vector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a J point?

    <p>Point at which the QRS complex meets the ST wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is T wave inversion?

    <p>Self explanatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is T wave flattening?

    <p>Self explanatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ST 'arrow up' refer to?

    <p>ST elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ST 'arrow down' refer to?

    <p>ST depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Leads in an EKG?

    <p>Roman numeral 1, 2, 3, aVR, aVL, aVF, V1 to V6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are inferior leads?

    <p>Roman numeral 2, 3, aVF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are lateral leads?

    <p>Roman numeral 1, aVL, V5, V6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are anterior leads?

    <p>V3, V4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are septal leads?

    <p>V1, V2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EKG stand for?

    <p>Electrocardiogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an electrocardiogram?

    <p>Graphic line recording that shows the spread of electrical excitation to different parts of the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 elements for documentation in EKG?

    <ol> <li>Rate, 2. Rhythm, 3. AXIS, LAD, RAD, 4. Intervals (on graph: P, Q, R, S, T), 5. Who interpreted the EKG?</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cardiac arrest?

    <p>The heart and breathing stop suddenly and without warning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a heart attack?

    <p>Occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal heart rate in bpm?

    <p>60-100 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'flatlining' technically called?

    <p>Asystole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is systole?

    <p>Phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ventricular fibrillation?

    <p>This is a chaotic rapid rhythm in which the ventricles quiver and there is no cardiac output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is atrial fibrillation?

    <p>Rapid, random, ineffective contractions of the atrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thin blood is commonly treated with what?

    <p>Coumadin! (Warfarin is the generic drug name)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rhythm called in a normal heartbeat?

    <p>Sinus; NSR (Normal Sinus Rhythm)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bradycardia?

    <p>Slow heart rate; usually less than 60 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tachycardia?

    <p>Abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does STEMI stand for?

    <p>ST elevation myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another name for a heart attack?

    <p>Myocardial infarction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defibrillation?

    <p>Treatment by stopping fibrillation of heart muscles (usually by electric shock delivered by a defibrillator).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AED stand for?

    <p>Automated External Defibrillator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fibrillation?

    <p>Muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibers acting without coordination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RAD stand for?

    <p>Right axis deviation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What INR level is Coumadin given to thin blood?

    <p>INR level (International Normalized Ratio) 2-3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cardioverting?

    <p>Changing someone's heart rhythm to a better one using drugs or electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    EKG Abbreviations and Definitions

    • NSR refers to Normal Sinus Rhythm, indicating a healthy heart rhythm.
    • Afib stands for Atrial Fibrillation, characterized by rapid and irregular beats.
    • A flutter indicates Atrial Flutter, a type of rapid heart rate originating in the atria.

    Cardiac Measurement Terms

    • Axis denotes the direction of the electrical vector for cardiac activity.
    • The PR interval measures time from the beginning of the P wave to the R wave.
    • The QRS interval captures the time from the start of the Q wave to the end of the S wave.
    • The QT interval measures time from the Q wave's start to the T wave's beginning.

    Electrical Activity Blocks

    • Complete heart block signifies a disruption in electrical activity at the AV node, leading to independent contractions of atria and ventricles.
    • 1-degree AVB refers to First Degree AV Block, an indication of delayed conduction in the heart.

    Contraction Events

    • PAC (Premature Atrial Contraction) indicates an early heartbeat originating in the atria.
    • PVC (Premature Ventricular Contraction) is an early heartbeat from the ventricles.
    • PAT (Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia) is a sudden increase in heart rate.
    • PSVT (Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia) is a brief period of increased heart rate originating above the ventricles.

    Heart Size and Function Abnormalities

    • LBBB (Left Bundle Branch Block) and RBBB (Right Bundle Branch Block) refer to blocks in the heart's conduction pathways.
    • LVH (Left Ventricular Hypertrophy) indicates an increase in muscle mass of the left ventricle.
    • RAE (Right Atrial Enlargement) and LAE (Left Atrial Enlargement) signify growth in respective atrial chambers.

    EKG Changes

    • Non-specific ST/T changes and acute ST/T changes refer to variations in the ST segment, showing different cardiac conditions.
    • ST elevation and ST depression are indicators of myocardial ischemia or infarction.
    • T wave inversion and flattening can suggest ischemia or other cardiac issues.

    Lead Configuration

    • Leads such as inferior leads (II, III, aVF) and lateral leads (I, aVL, V5, V6) are placed on the body to measure heart activity from various angles.
    • Anterior leads (V3, V4) and septal leads (V1, V2) specifically assess particular regions of the heart.

    Cardiac Events

    • Cardiac arrest denotes the sudden cessation of heart and lung function.
    • Heart attack occurs when blood flow is obstructed to a portion of the heart muscle.
    • Asystole indicates complete absence of heart activity, often called "flatlining."

    Heart Rate Conditions

    • Normal heart rate is defined as 60-100 bpm.
    • Bradycardia indicates a slow heart rate (<60 bpm), while tachycardia refers to an abnormally fast heart rate (>100 bpm).

    Other Key Concepts

    • STEMI refers to ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a severe type of heart attack indicating ongoing heart tissue death.
    • Defibrillation is a lifesaving treatment used to restore normal heart rhythm via electric shock.
    • Coumadin is often prescribed for blood thinning; its effectiveness is monitored using the INR (usually 2-3).
    • Cardioverting involves converting a heart rhythm back to normal (sinus rhythm) using medication or electrical shock.

    Equipment and Procedures

    • An EKG (electrocardiogram) measures electrical activity during a heartbeat via electrodes placed on the chest, arms, and legs.
    • The graphic representation from an electrocardiogram illustrates the heart's electrical activity and rhythm.

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