Chapter 6 - Basic Beats

Question 1

Q wave STEMI criteria

Answer 1

• Greater than 0.03 sec wide.

- Deeper than 1/3 the height of the QRS

Question 2

Describe the normal morphology of the T-wave

Answer 2

Slow upstroke, fast downstroke (asymmetrical)

Question 3

This is found in profound bradycardia and hypokalemia.

Answer 3

U-wave (after the t-wave, and before next P-wave)

Question 4

Greater than 0.8 mm depression in PR segment is indicative of _____.

A. Cardiac ischemia
B. Pericarditis
C. Swine flu
D. Hyperkalemia

Answer 4

B. Pericarditis

Question 5

Normal elevation of ST segment

A. 1 mm
B. 2 mm
C. 3 mm
D. 4 mm

Answer 5

A. 1 mm

Question 6

Normal QTc

Answer 6

0.410 sec

Question 7

Prolonged QTc interval

Answer 7

Greater than 0.419 sec