Master the Art of Reading ECGs
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Which direction does the ECG tracing show when there is a dipole vector pointing toward the positive electrode?

  • Neutral deflection
  • Positive deflection (correct)
  • Negative deflection
  • No deflection

    • What causes a negative deflection on the ECG tracing?

  • Repolarization (correct)
  • Perpendicular component
  • Positive electrode
  • Depolarization

    • What does the size of the deflection on the ECG tracing correspond to?

  • The angle of depolarization
  • The magnitude of the dipole (correct)
  • The size of the positive electrode
  • The perpendicular component

    • Which term is used to refer to an electrocardiogram in Dutch and German?

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

    What does a 12-lead ECG tracing show?

    <p>The movement of the depolarization wave during each heartbeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which set of electrodes is used to obtain lead II in an ECG?

    <p>Right arm and left leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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