6 Questions
Which direction does the ECG tracing show when there is a dipole vector pointing toward the positive electrode?
Positive deflection
What causes a negative deflection on the ECG tracing?
Repolarization
What does the size of the deflection on the ECG tracing correspond to?
The magnitude of the dipole
Which term is used to refer to an electrocardiogram in Dutch and German?
EKG
What does a 12-lead ECG tracing show?
The movement of the depolarization wave during each heartbeat
Which set of electrodes is used to obtain lead II in an ECG?
Right arm and left leg
Test your knowledge about electrocardiograms (ECGs) and their role in visualizing the electrical activity of the heart. Learn about the 12-lead ECG tracing and how it shows the movement of the depolarization wave during each heartbeat.
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