EKG Basics

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Which part of the heart initiates the next step in the conduction system?

  • Purkinje Fibers
  • Bundle of His
  • AV Node
  • SA Node (correct)

What is the purpose of the AV Node in the conduction system?

  • Slows the depolarization of the atria
  • Initiates ventricular depolarization
  • Connects atria and ventricles electrically (correct)
  • Initiates atrial depolarization

Which part of the heart is responsible for ventricular depolarization?

  • Right Bundle Branch
  • Left Bundle Branch
  • Purkinje Fibers (correct)
  • Bundle of His

Which of the following is a characteristic of Sinus Rhythms?

<p>P waves upright in I, II, and aVF (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical ventricular rate in Atrial Flutter?

<p>150 bpm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of AV nodal block is characterized by a longer PR interval that eventually leads to no QRS complex?

<p>2nd degree AV block type 1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Atrial Fibrillation?

<p>Irregularly irregular rhythm with no P waves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Rule of 300, if there are 3 big boxes between R waves, what is the heart rate in bpm?

<p>100 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the 10 Second Rule, if there are 33 beats present on an EKG, what is the heart rate in bpm?

<p>198 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the normal QRS axis definition, which range is considered a left axis deviation (LAD)?

<p>-30° to -90° (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Quadrant Approach, if the QRS complex in leads I and aVF are predominantly negative, what is the axis deviation?

<p>Left axis deviation (LAD) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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