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How do you measure the QRS complex?
What does each small box on an EKG represent in seconds?
0.04 seconds
What is the measurement of the QRS complex if there are 2 small boxes?
0.08 seconds
How do you calculate the QRS complex if there are 3 whole boxes and 2 half boxes?
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What is the measurement of the QRS complex if there is 1 whole box and 1 half box?
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Calculate the QRS complex if there are 3 whole boxes and 1 half box.
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Study Notes
Measuring the QRS Complex
- Locate the QRS complex on the EKG strip for accurate measurement.
- Measure from the end of the PR interval to the end of the S-wave to determine the QRS complex length.
- Count the number of small boxes between the two measurement points.
- Each small box represents 0.04 seconds in time.
Example Calculations for QRS Complex
- A QRS complex measuring 3 whole boxes and 2 half boxes corresponds to a duration of 0.16 seconds. (Calculation: 0.02 + 0.04 + 0.04 + 0.04 + 0.02 = 0.16)
- For a QRS complex of 1 whole box and 1 half box, the total duration is 0.06 seconds. (Calculation: 0.02 + 0.04 = 0.06)
- A measurement of 3 whole boxes and 1 half box results in a QRS duration of 0.14 seconds. (Calculation: 0.04 + 0.04 + 0.04 + 0.02 = 0.14)
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This quiz provides essential flashcards on how to measure the QRS complex in an EKG strip. Learn how to accurately identify and calculate the duration of the QRS complex using small boxes on the EKG. Perfect for students and professionals in healthcare.
