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EKG CHECK OFF INFO Flashcards

1
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P Wave

A

Sequential atrial depolarization of right and left atria

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QRS Complex

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Right and left ventricular depolarization (normally ventricles are activated simultaneously)

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3
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ST-T Wave

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Ventricular repolarization

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4
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U Wave

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Origin not clear—most likely represents “after depolarizations” in ventricles

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PR Interval

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Time interval from onset of artrial depolarization (P Wave) to onset of ventricular depolarization (QRS Complex)

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6
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QRS Duration

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Duration of ventricular muscle depolarization

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QT Interval

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Duration of ventricular depolarization and repolarization

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RR Interval

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Duration of ventricular cardiac cycle (indicator of ventricular rate)

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PP Interval

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Duration of atrial cycle (indicator of atrial rate)

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Anatomical Position of V1

A

Right 4th intercostal space

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Anatomical Position of V2

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Left 4th intercostal space

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Anatomical Position of V3

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Halfway between V2 and V4

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Anatomical Position of V4

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Left 5th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line

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14
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Anatomical Position of V5

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Horizontal to V4, anterior axillary line

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Anatomical Position of V6

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Horizontal to V5, mid-axillary line

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Anatomical Position of RA

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Right arm or right upper thoracic region

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Anatomical Position of LA

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Left arm or left upper thoracic region

18
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Anatomical Position of RL

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Right leg or right lower abdominal region

19
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Anatomical Position of LL

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Left leg or left lower abdominal region

20
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Indication for EKG

A

To measure electrical activity of heart

21
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Contraindications for EKG

A

There are none

22
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Hazards/Complications for EKG

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Skin burns
Fear/Anxiety
Allergic reaction to gel
Shock
False readings (electrode placement, loose leads, leads disconnect, hair)

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