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what is the corrected adjusted standardization mark on EKG? ✔✔10mm per second
what is standardization paper speed? ✔✔25 mm per second
In lead 1 activity of the heart is being measured from where to where? ✔✔right arm to left arm
what part of the EKG show ventricular depolarization? ✔✔QRS complex
where is V 2 located? ✔✔the 4th intercostal space on the sternum
If the SA node stop working, what will take its place? ✔✔The AV node etc
Electrical stimulation of the ventricular tissue take place where? ✔✔The purkinje fibers
AVR, AVL, AND AVF leads are called what? ✔✔Augmented leads
What is am exercise for the EKG test? ✔✔stress test
what is it called when one machine matches another EKG machine? ✔✔standardization
discharged of electrical energy is called? ✔✔depolarization
ECG paper is supposed to be ✔✔heat sensitive and pressure sensitive
ECG consists of how many leads? ✔✔ 12
Leads I, II & III are called your ✔✔standard leads
what is a holter monitor used for? ✔✔it used to monitor arrhythmias, electrolytes imbalance, cardiac medication, to check up on a previous heart attack, and to check if the SA node is functional.
A ventricular arrhythmia ✔✔is the most dangerous
pacemaker of the heart is ✔✔SA NODE
anything other than a normal EKG is known as what? ✔✔Arrhythmia
What is the condition where you have a rapid heartbeat? ✔✔tachycardia
what is an EKG or ECG? ✔✔electrocardiogram
the flat horizontal line the separates your waves is known as what? ✔✔baseline
device on the skin that picks up electrical impulses? ✔✔electrodes (censors)
what are artifacts? ✔✔interference
cardiac test ✔✔is your exercise test
what is an EKG within normal limits ✔✔normal sinus rhythm (NSR)
Augmented leads are ✔✔uni-polar leads
the shift from the EKG baseline is what? ✔✔a wondering baseline
One heart beat is what? ✔✔a cardiac cycle
electrical interference that looks like small spice? ✔✔alternating current
when the SA node is unable to perform ✔✔the pacemaker
3 or more PVC's with a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute? ✔✔tachycardia -ventricular
the line that separates waves ✔✔baseline
