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What characterizes a Third Degree Atrioventricular heart block?
What characterizes a Third Degree Atrioventricular heart block?
- Stable and consistent heart rhythm with no electrical disruption
- The heart's inability to pump blood effectively (correct)
- Increased muscle function leading to enhanced blood flow
- Partial obstruction of electrical signals to the brain
Which of the following drugs is typically used in anti-platelet therapy?
Which of the following drugs is typically used in anti-platelet therapy?
- Warfarin
- Plavix (correct)
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
What is the normal respiration rate range for adults?
What is the normal respiration rate range for adults?
- 15-25 breaths per minute
- 10-15 breaths per minute
- 12-20 breaths per minute (correct)
- 8-12 breaths per minute
In an electrocardiogram, what does Lead I measure?
In an electrocardiogram, what does Lead I measure?
What does the term 'respondeat superior' refer to in a medical context?
What does the term 'respondeat superior' refer to in a medical context?
What characterizes Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia?
What characterizes Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia?
Which condition describes a situation where the impulse is delayed or blocked in the conduction pathway?
Which condition describes a situation where the impulse is delayed or blocked in the conduction pathway?
In which condition does the R wave of a premature ventricular contraction fall on the T wave of the preceding complex?
In which condition does the R wave of a premature ventricular contraction fall on the T wave of the preceding complex?
Which heart rhythm is characterized by a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute?
Which heart rhythm is characterized by a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute?
Chest lead 4 is placed in which anatomical location?
Chest lead 4 is placed in which anatomical location?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
What is the primary function of the lymphatic system?
When is health information permitted to be disclosed?
When is health information permitted to be disclosed?
Which of the following best describes informed consent?
Which of the following best describes informed consent?
What does the abbreviation 'Hct' stand for in medical terms?
What does the abbreviation 'Hct' stand for in medical terms?
What is the most common bloodborne illness among healthcare professionals?
What is the most common bloodborne illness among healthcare professionals?
Which formula correctly converts inches to centimeters?
Which formula correctly converts inches to centimeters?
What does 'p.c.' signify in medical terms?
What does 'p.c.' signify in medical terms?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body?
What is the role of the AV node in the heart?
What is the role of the AV node in the heart?
In terms of cardiac cycle, when will atrial and ventricular rates be different?
In terms of cardiac cycle, when will atrial and ventricular rates be different?
What is the characteristic feature of multifocal PVCs?
What is the characteristic feature of multifocal PVCs?
What does the term 'ischemia' refer to?
What does the term 'ischemia' refer to?
Which lead is positioned at the bottom row of a standard 12-lead EKG?
Which lead is positioned at the bottom row of a standard 12-lead EKG?
What type of rhythm is characterized by wide QRS complexes without a preceding P wave?
What type of rhythm is characterized by wide QRS complexes without a preceding P wave?
What condition is commonly known as a heart attack?
What condition is commonly known as a heart attack?
What does the QRS complex represent in an EKG?
What does the QRS complex represent in an EKG?
What is the maximum allowable duration for a PR interval?
What is the maximum allowable duration for a PR interval?
What does a straight line on an EKG strip indicate?
What does a straight line on an EKG strip indicate?
What does ventricular repolarization refer to?
What does ventricular repolarization refer to?
Which segment in an EKG represents ventricular systole?
Which segment in an EKG represents ventricular systole?
How is atrial flutter identified on an EKG strip?
How is atrial flutter identified on an EKG strip?
What is the safe range for a normal QRS complex duration?
What is the safe range for a normal QRS complex duration?
What does a prolonged ST segment indicate?
What does a prolonged ST segment indicate?
What is a common characteristic of ventricular fibrillation on an EKG strip?
What is a common characteristic of ventricular fibrillation on an EKG strip?
What defines a unifocal rhythm on an EKG?
What defines a unifocal rhythm on an EKG?
What is the defining characteristic of Torsades de pointes?
What is the defining characteristic of Torsades de pointes?
Which of the following statements accurately describes sinus bradycardia?
Which of the following statements accurately describes sinus bradycardia?
What is the significance of the R on T phenomenon?
What is the significance of the R on T phenomenon?
Where is chest lead 5 placed on the human body?
Where is chest lead 5 placed on the human body?
Which of the following describes polymorphic ventricular tachycardia?
Which of the following describes polymorphic ventricular tachycardia?
What does the QT interval represent in an EKG?
What does the QT interval represent in an EKG?
What is the normal range for a PR interval?
What is the normal range for a PR interval?
What is the characteristic appearance of atrial fibrillation on an EKG strip?
What is the characteristic appearance of atrial fibrillation on an EKG strip?
Which interval indicates the time taken for the SA node to fire?
Which interval indicates the time taken for the SA node to fire?
What is indicated by a straight line on an EKG strip?
What is indicated by a straight line on an EKG strip?
How is ventricular fibrillation typically described on an EKG?
How is ventricular fibrillation typically described on an EKG?
What does the term 'unifocal' refer to in the context of an EKG strip?
What does the term 'unifocal' refer to in the context of an EKG strip?
What condition is characterized by the heart's inability to pump blood effectively due to a complete heart block?
What condition is characterized by the heart's inability to pump blood effectively due to a complete heart block?
Cerebral Angiography is primarily used to visualize which of the following?
Cerebral Angiography is primarily used to visualize which of the following?
What is the standardized speed of paper running on an EKG strip?
What is the standardized speed of paper running on an EKG strip?
The term 'my/o' in medical terminology refers to which of the following?
The term 'my/o' in medical terminology refers to which of the following?
How many precordial leads are there in a standard EKG setup?
How many precordial leads are there in a standard EKG setup?
What is the primary role of the AV node in the heart?
What is the primary role of the AV node in the heart?
What does the area defined as a sterile field protect during a medical procedure?
What does the area defined as a sterile field protect during a medical procedure?
What does Lead II on an electrocardiogram measure?
What does Lead II on an electrocardiogram measure?
Sick sinus syndrome is also referred to as which condition?
Sick sinus syndrome is also referred to as which condition?
The principle of respondeat superior relates to which aspect of employer-employee relationships?
The principle of respondeat superior relates to which aspect of employer-employee relationships?
Which term describes the intentional threat of touching or harming a person?
Which term describes the intentional threat of touching or harming a person?
What does the abbreviation 'RBC' stand for in a medical context?
What does the abbreviation 'RBC' stand for in a medical context?
What is the primary purpose of the SOAP documentation method?
What is the primary purpose of the SOAP documentation method?
Which option describes what a stop sign outside of a patient's room indicates?
Which option describes what a stop sign outside of a patient's room indicates?
What does 'hemoconcentration' indicate?
What does 'hemoconcentration' indicate?
What condition is most commonly represented by a sustained idioventricular rhythm associated with the pain of dying?
What condition is most commonly represented by a sustained idioventricular rhythm associated with the pain of dying?
What is considered protected health information?
What is considered protected health information?
Which term describes the lack of blood supply that can lead to tissue damage?
Which term describes the lack of blood supply that can lead to tissue damage?
Which of the following divisions comprise the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following divisions comprise the autonomic nervous system?
Which feature on an EKG specifically represents changes in ventricular depolarization?
Which feature on an EKG specifically represents changes in ventricular depolarization?
What does the abbreviation 'EMR' represent?
What does the abbreviation 'EMR' represent?
What does ventricular tachycardia indicate when the QRS complexes are uniform?
What does ventricular tachycardia indicate when the QRS complexes are uniform?
What does the abbreviation 'ICD-10-CM' refer to?
What does the abbreviation 'ICD-10-CM' refer to?
Which of the following is a key component in preventing the transfer of microorganisms in healthcare settings?
Which of the following is a key component in preventing the transfer of microorganisms in healthcare settings?
What condition is characterized by premature ventricular contractions that arise from multiple foci, with complexes appearing different from one another?
What condition is characterized by premature ventricular contractions that arise from multiple foci, with complexes appearing different from one another?
Which of the following describes electrical charge changes during depolarization?
Which of the following describes electrical charge changes during depolarization?
Which wave on the EKG reflects changes associated with the atrial contraction before ventricular depolarization?
Which wave on the EKG reflects changes associated with the atrial contraction before ventricular depolarization?
What heart structure is responsible for regulating impulse conduction between atria and ventricles?
What heart structure is responsible for regulating impulse conduction between atria and ventricles?
What term describes pain in the heart region caused by insufficient oxygen supply?
What term describes pain in the heart region caused by insufficient oxygen supply?
What kind of artifact does Parkinson's disease typically create on an EKG?
What kind of artifact does Parkinson's disease typically create on an EKG?
What is a common feature of ventricular fibrillation?
What is a common feature of ventricular fibrillation?
In which condition do QRS complexes twist from one side of the baseline to the other?
In which condition do QRS complexes twist from one side of the baseline to the other?
What is the anatomical placement location for Chest Lead 2?
What is the anatomical placement location for Chest Lead 2?
Which of the following best describes a run of ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
Which of the following best describes a run of ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
What is the key characteristic of a bundle branch block?
What is the key characteristic of a bundle branch block?
What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram?
What is the primary purpose of an echocardiogram?
What is the function of the precordial leads in an EKG?
What is the function of the precordial leads in an EKG?
Which leads on an EKG represent the electrical current between the limbs?
Which leads on an EKG represent the electrical current between the limbs?
What is the adequate range representing a normal respiration rate in adults?
What is the adequate range representing a normal respiration rate in adults?
What is a key characteristic of Sick Sinus Syndrome?
What is a key characteristic of Sick Sinus Syndrome?
Respondeat superior refers to which of the following concepts?
Respondeat superior refers to which of the following concepts?
Which characteristic is associated with a normal EKG standard rate?
Which characteristic is associated with a normal EKG standard rate?
What does a cerebrovascular angiography primarily visualize?
What does a cerebrovascular angiography primarily visualize?
How many precordial leads are typically used in EKG monitoring?
How many precordial leads are typically used in EKG monitoring?
What is the primary active ingredient in the medication known as Plavix?
What is the primary active ingredient in the medication known as Plavix?
What does the T wave on an EKG represent?
What does the T wave on an EKG represent?
What is the duration range of a normal QT interval?
What is the duration range of a normal QT interval?
How long should a PR interval be in a healthy individual?
How long should a PR interval be in a healthy individual?
Which of the following describes the significance of an elevated ST segment?
Which of the following describes the significance of an elevated ST segment?
What is the identified characteristic of ventricular asystole on an EKG strip?
What is the identified characteristic of ventricular asystole on an EKG strip?
What does the presence of P wave merging with the T wave indicate?
What does the presence of P wave merging with the T wave indicate?
In a healthy individual, the normal firing rate of the SA node should be:
In a healthy individual, the normal firing rate of the SA node should be:
Which waveform on an EKG strip reflects both ventricular depolarization and atrial repolarization?
Which waveform on an EKG strip reflects both ventricular depolarization and atrial repolarization?
What is the main purpose of using PPE in a healthcare setting?
What is the main purpose of using PPE in a healthcare setting?
What does the abbreviation 'RBC' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the abbreviation 'RBC' refer to in medical terminology?
What is hemoconcentration typically caused by?
What is hemoconcentration typically caused by?
In what scenario is health information permissible to be released?
In what scenario is health information permissible to be released?
Which of the following is included in protected health information?
Which of the following is included in protected health information?
What does the 'SOAP' method primarily facilitate in healthcare documentation?
What does the 'SOAP' method primarily facilitate in healthcare documentation?
What does the presence of a stop sign outside a patient's room indicate?
What does the presence of a stop sign outside a patient's room indicate?
What is the primary role of the aorta in the circulatory system?
What is the primary role of the aorta in the circulatory system?
Which of the following compounds primarily provides electrolytes in the body?
Which of the following compounds primarily provides electrolytes in the body?
What does the 'ICD-10-CM' stand for in medical coding?
What does the 'ICD-10-CM' stand for in medical coding?
What effect does atrial enlargement have on an EKG?
What effect does atrial enlargement have on an EKG?
Which of the following describes a significant cause of myocardial infarction?
Which of the following describes a significant cause of myocardial infarction?
What does the term 'systolic' refer to in a blood pressure reading?
What does the term 'systolic' refer to in a blood pressure reading?
Which characteristic is indicative of ventricular tachycardia?
Which characteristic is indicative of ventricular tachycardia?
What does the AV node primarily serve as in the heart's conduction system?
What does the AV node primarily serve as in the heart's conduction system?
What is the primary distinction between unifocal and multifocal PVCs?
What is the primary distinction between unifocal and multifocal PVCs?
Which of the following conditions is evidenced by a wide QRS complex without a preceding P wave?
Which of the following conditions is evidenced by a wide QRS complex without a preceding P wave?
What does the term 'agnonal rhythm' signify in terms of heart rhythms?
What does the term 'agnonal rhythm' signify in terms of heart rhythms?
How is the electrical charge during depolarization characterized?
How is the electrical charge during depolarization characterized?
Which condition is characterized by disorganized twitching of the ventricles resulting in ineffective blood flow?
Which condition is characterized by disorganized twitching of the ventricles resulting in ineffective blood flow?
What is the correct placement location for chest lead 6?
What is the correct placement location for chest lead 6?
What is described as a conduction path that deviates from the normal impulse pathway?
What is described as a conduction path that deviates from the normal impulse pathway?
Which of the following best describes Torsades de pointes?
Which of the following best describes Torsades de pointes?
What is the minimum heart rate classified as Sinus Bradycardia?
What is the minimum heart rate classified as Sinus Bradycardia?
What does the T wave represent in an EKG?
What does the T wave represent in an EKG?
What is the normal range for the QT interval on an EKG?
What is the normal range for the QT interval on an EKG?
How long can a QRS complex be in a normal EKG?
How long can a QRS complex be in a normal EKG?
What does ventricular asystole appear as on an EKG strip?
What does ventricular asystole appear as on an EKG strip?
In which EKG condition is there an absence of P waves?
In which EKG condition is there an absence of P waves?
How is atrial flutter typically identified on an EKG strip?
How is atrial flutter typically identified on an EKG strip?
Which condition is suggested by elevated ST segments on an EKG?
Which condition is suggested by elevated ST segments on an EKG?
What does the PR interval in an EKG measure?
What does the PR interval in an EKG measure?
Which of the following correctly describes a sterile field in a medical context?
Which of the following correctly describes a sterile field in a medical context?
Which of the following leads in an EKG measures the electrical current from the heart to the left leg?
Which of the following leads in an EKG measures the electrical current from the heart to the left leg?
What is indicated by the term 'my/o' in medical terminology?
What is indicated by the term 'my/o' in medical terminology?
What does 'Sinoatrial node disease' commonly refer to?
What does 'Sinoatrial node disease' commonly refer to?
What does the standardized rate of 25 mm per second on an EKG strip indicate?
What does the standardized rate of 25 mm per second on an EKG strip indicate?
What is the characteristic of cerebral angiography?
What is the characteristic of cerebral angiography?
What type of responsibility does 'respondeat superior' imply for an employer?
What type of responsibility does 'respondeat superior' imply for an employer?
How many precordial leads are typically used in an EKG?
How many precordial leads are typically used in an EKG?
Which heart condition is described by the inability to pump blood effectively due to a complete heart block?
Which heart condition is described by the inability to pump blood effectively due to a complete heart block?
What is the function of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a healthcare setting?
What is the function of personal protective equipment (PPE) in a healthcare setting?
What abbreviation represents the International Classification of Disease-Tenth Revision-Clinical Modification?
What abbreviation represents the International Classification of Disease-Tenth Revision-Clinical Modification?
In health documentation, what does the acronym SOAP stand for?
In health documentation, what does the acronym SOAP stand for?
Which of the following best describes the change in blood composition caused by lack of plasma?
Which of the following best describes the change in blood composition caused by lack of plasma?
What is the primary purpose of washing hands frequently in a healthcare environment?
What is the primary purpose of washing hands frequently in a healthcare environment?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of the lymphatic system?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of the lymphatic system?
What does the abbreviation RBC stand for?
What does the abbreviation RBC stand for?
Which statement accurately describes the process of informed consent in medical practice?
Which statement accurately describes the process of informed consent in medical practice?
What does the term 'Hct' refer to in medical terminology?
What does the term 'Hct' refer to in medical terminology?
The symbol for antigen in medical abbreviations is denoted by which element?
The symbol for antigen in medical abbreviations is denoted by which element?
What is the major muscle responsible for respiration that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
What is the major muscle responsible for respiration that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
Which condition is identified with a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen?
Which condition is identified with a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen?
What are the characteristics of multifocal PVCs as seen in an EKG?
What are the characteristics of multifocal PVCs as seen in an EKG?
Which part of the heart receives blood from the coronary arteries?
Which part of the heart receives blood from the coronary arteries?
What rhythm is characterized by a sustained idioventricular rhythm associated with dying?
What rhythm is characterized by a sustained idioventricular rhythm associated with dying?
What does the P wave represent in a standard EKG?
What does the P wave represent in a standard EKG?
Which of the following terms refers to the lack of blood supply to tissues?
Which of the following terms refers to the lack of blood supply to tissues?
In relation to blood pressure readings, what does the systolic number represent?
In relation to blood pressure readings, what does the systolic number represent?
What type of artifact is caused by Parkinson's disease during an EKG?
What type of artifact is caused by Parkinson's disease during an EKG?
What does an interval that indicates a delay in returning to the baseline in an EKG point to?
What does an interval that indicates a delay in returning to the baseline in an EKG point to?
Flashcards
What is an EKG?
What is an EKG?
An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
What does the P wave represent?
What does the P wave represent?
The P wave represents atrial depolarization, which is the electrical signal that causes the atria to contract.
What does the QRS complex represent?
What does the QRS complex represent?
The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization, which is the electrical signal that causes the ventricles to contract.
What is the T wave?
What is the T wave?
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What is the PR interval?
What is the PR interval?
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What is the QT interval?
What is the QT interval?
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What is a spirometry test?
What is a spirometry test?
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What is Ventricular Fibrillation?
What is Ventricular Fibrillation?
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What is Atherosclerosis?
What is Atherosclerosis?
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What is the SA node?
What is the SA node?
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Third Degree Atrioventricular Block
Third Degree Atrioventricular Block
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Antiplatelet Therapy
Antiplatelet Therapy
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Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram
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Cerebral Angiography
Cerebral Angiography
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Respondeat Superior
Respondeat Superior
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Assault
Assault
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Protected Health Information (PHI)
Protected Health Information (PHI)
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SOAP
SOAP
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Hemoconcentration
Hemoconcentration
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Systemic Circulation
Systemic Circulation
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Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
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Informed Consent
Informed Consent
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OSHA
OSHA
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Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
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Torsades de pointes
Torsades de pointes
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation
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Run of VT
Run of VT
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R on T phenomenon
R on T phenomenon
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Ambulatory Care
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Scope of Practice
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Code of Ethics
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Coronary Arteries
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Nosocomial Infection
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Cyanosis
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Interval
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Study Notes
EKG Measurements
- Small EKG box: 0.04 seconds
- Large EKG box: 0.20 seconds
- 5 large EKG boxes: 1 second
- EKG measures: Electrical pathway of the heart
- Components: SA node, AV node, bundle of His, bundle branches, Purkinje fibers
EKG Waveforms
- P wave: Atrial depolarization (atrial contraction)
- QRS complex: Ventricular depolarization (ventricular contraction) and atrial repolarization
- T wave: Ventricular repolarization (relaxation of ventricles)
- PR interval: Time from the beginning of the P wave to the beginning of the QRS complex (takes SA node to fire). Duration 0.12-0.20 seconds.
- QRS duration: Duration 0.06-0.12 seconds
- QT interval: Time required for ventricular depolarization & repolarization; 0.44 seconds
- ST segment: Ventricular systole (contraction of ventricles).
Medical Positions and Terminology
- Anatomic position: Standing erect, arms down to the sides, palms facing out.
- Pulmonary vein: Carries oxygenated blood to the body.
- Aorta: Largest artery in the body
- Skin: Largest organ in the body
- Potassium: (K) element measuring time on an EKG strip
- Lead I, II, III: Bipolar limb leads measure electrical current between different limbs.
- Precordial leads: Chest leads.
- Right arm lead: White
- Right leg lead: Green
- Left arm lead: Black
- Left leg lead: Red
- Chest lead order: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Purple
Other Medical Information
- Normal firing rate of SA node: 60-100 bpm
- Normal respiration rate: 12-20 breaths/minute
- Normal paper speed on EKG: 25 mm/second
- Normal Sodium range: 135-145
- Normal Potassium range: 3.6-5.2
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Test your knowledge on EKG measurements and waveforms! This quiz covers the details of EKG box durations, the electrical pathway of the heart, and the significance of various waveforms. Enhance your understanding of essential medical terminology related to the heart's electrical activity.
