Exam 5: The Electrocardiogram

The T wave is often referred to as the ________ phase of the cardiac cycle.

5 small squares are equal to:

In Einthoven's triangle, which side of the triangle is formed by lead II?

The wave that represents depolarization of both atria is the ________ wave.

The distance from the beginning of the P wave to the beginning of the QRS complex is represented by the:

EKG is a graphic tracing of the ________ activity of the heart.

Normally, one complete cardiac cycle is represented by the:

An adhesive pad that contains conductive gel and is designed to be attached to the patient's skin is a(n):

Graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart is recorded in the form of a(n):

Which side of Einthoven's triangle is formed by lead I?

EKG paper is divided into small squares. Each is 1 mm in height and width and represents a time interval of:

Leads that have one positive and one negative electrode are:

Which leads are bipolar?

In the standard lead II, the current flows:

The ________ is the straight line seen on an EKG that represents the beginning and the end point of all waves

The chest leads are also called ________ leads.

The printed record of the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n):

Darker lines further divide EKG graph paper every fifth square. Each large square measures 5 mm in height and width and represents a time interval of:

EKG paper leaves the machine at a constant speed of ________ millimeters per second.

The baseline on an EKG strip is also referred to as a(n) ________ line.