ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH Lab-3
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What direction does the electricity flow in Lead II?

  • From the left arm to the left leg
  • From the right arm to the right leg
  • From the right arm to the left leg (correct)
  • From the left arm to the right arm
  • What is the purpose of using gel with ions during an ECG?

  • To increase conductivity (correct)
  • To detect electrolyte imbalance
  • To measure heart rate
  • To decrease conductivity
  • What does the P wave in an ECG represent?

  • Depolarization of the atrium (correct)
  • Repolarization of the atrium
  • Repolarization of the ventricle
  • Depolarization of the ventricle
  • What is the significance of measuring electrolytes in ECG?

    <p>To detect electrolyte imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bradycardia in the context of ECG?

    <p>An unusually slow heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electrodes are used in a standard ECG measurement?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an electrocardiogram (ECG)?

    <p>To detect heart problems and monitor the heart's health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of electricity in the heart?

    <p>Sinoatrial node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanical function of the left ventricle?

    <p>Pumps blood out of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an ECG if you have chest pain?

    <p>To detect blocked or narrowed arteries in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the ECG?

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

    What is the direction of electricity in Lead I of Einthoven's triangle?

    <p>From the right arm to the left arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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