Interpreting Electrocardiographic Rhythm Strips for EMS Practitioners
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What is the primary benefit of mastering electrocardiographic rhythm strip interpretation?

  • Ability to evaluate blood pressure and pulse
  • Rapid and accurate treatment of patients based on ECG readings (correct)
  • Accurate diagnosis of cardiac pumping ability
  • Development of a systematic approach to ECG monitoring

What does an electrocardiogram measure?

  • The patient's pulse rate
  • The heart's pumping ability
  • The heart's electrical activity (correct)
  • The patient's blood pressure

Why must EMS practitioners be comfortable with all possible ECG rhythm strip variants?

  • Because not every rhythm strip is a 'textbook' example (correct)
  • Because classroom instruction is not sufficient
  • Because every rhythm strip is a 'textbook' example
  • Because practice is not necessary for mastery

What is the origin of the abbreviation EKG?

<p>The Dutch abbreviation for elektrokardiograaf (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way to master ECG rhythm strip interpretation?

<p>Through repeated practice and a systematic approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the electrocardiogram?

<p>A Dutch physiologist named Dr. Willem Einthoven (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Einthoven choose the letters P, Q, R, S, and T to describe points along the ECG waveform?

<p>Because they are in the middle of the alphabet and would not be confused with mathematic variables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the body in relation to electricity?

<p>It acts as a giant conductor of electricity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a negative impulse on the ECG graph paper?

<p>It produces a downward deflection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an artifact on an ECG?

<p>A deflection caused by factors other than the heart's electrical activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to eliminate artifacts on an ECG?

<p>Because they can interfere with accurate ECG readings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wiping the skin and applying tincture of benzoin before applying an electrode?

<p>To improve electrode adhesion on diaphoretic skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of multiple leads in an ECG?

<p>To measure voltage change through electrodes placed at various places on the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>0° (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of augmented leads?

<p>To provide additional views that are sometimes useful (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of precordial leads?

<p>To measure voltage change on a horizontal axis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using lead II in ECG monitoring?

<p>It provides a clear view of the ECG waves and depicts the conduction system's activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the modified chest lead 1?

<p>To determine the origin of abnormal complexes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard speed of the ECG paper?

<p>25 mm/second (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the amplitude of the ECG deflection when 1 mV is present?

<p>Two large boxes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the ECG complexes and time intervals measured in?

<p>Small boxes and large boxes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the time interval markings on the ECG paper?

<p>To measure the heart rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal direction of the T wave in lead II?

<p>Positive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first component of the ECG tracing?

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

What is the purpose of the ground electrode in ECG monitoring?

<p>To reduce artifacts from arm movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the spacing of the light lines on the ECG graph paper?

<p>1 mm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the PR interval in an ECG tracing?

<p>Represents the time the impulse takes to travel from the atria to the ventricles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for the QT interval?

<p>0.33 to 0.42 second (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the duration of time when the heart cannot be restimulated to depolarize?

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

What is the typical effect of an increase in heart rate on the QT interval?

<p>The QT interval decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical ST segment change associated with ischemia?

<p>Depression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the distance from the beginning of the P wave to the beginning of the QRS complex?

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

What is the normal range for the QRS interval?

<p>0.04 to 0.12 second (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the corrected QT interval?

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

What is the typical effect of a prolonged PR interval?

<p>Delay in the AV node (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical ST segment change associated with injury?

<p>Elevation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the heart rate corresponding to the dark line closest to the peak of the next R wave?

<p>300 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the variation of RR interval associated with respirations?

<p>Less than 1mm per box (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of atrial depolarization?

<p>Away from the SA node and toward the ventricles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range of PR interval?

<p>0.12 to 0.20 second (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the QRS duration that is considered abnormal?

<p>More than 0.12 second (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be consistent across the strip?

<p>PR interval (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using multiple ECG leads?

<p>To view different parts of the heart (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ST elevation in leads v1-v4?

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

What is the term for when the heart muscle has undergone irreversible necrosis?

<p>Acute myocardial infarction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 12-lead ECG in prehospital care?

<p>To identify patients with acute myocardial infarction for earlier interventions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to interpreting rhythm strips?

<p>To analyze the strip logically and systematically (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal heart rate range?

<p>60-100 beats per minute (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of calculating heart rate that involves counting the number of complexes in a 6-second interval?

<p>Six-second method (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using a heart rate calculator ruler?

<p>It provides a quick and accurate way to calculate heart rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of analyzing the PR interval in ECG strip interpretation?

<p>To analyze the rhythm and atrial activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using the RR interval method for calculating heart rate?

<p>It is accurate only if the heart rhythm is regular (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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