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EKG Week 1 Lecture

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1
Which leads are used in a standard ECG?
Only one lead
20 leads
12 leads
5 leads
2
What does ECG stand for?
Electrocardio Giraffe
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardio Game
Electric Cardio Graph
3
True or False: ECGs can be done at home.
True
False
4
How often should you get an ECG?
As recommended by doctor
Every week
Whenever you feel bored
Only on weekends
5
Why is the QRS complex important?
Shows ventricular repolarization
Shows ventricular depolarization
Shows atrial repolarization
Shows atrial depolarization
6
True or False: ECGs can diagnose heart attacks.
True
False
7
How long does an ECG take?
A few minutes
Just a second
All day long
Until you fall asleep
8
Which part of the heart does the P wave represent?
Lungs
Pizza delivery
Atria
Ventricles
9
The QT interval varies with heart rate
True
False
10
What does ECG stand for?
Electrocardiography
Electrocardiograph
Electrocardiogram
Electrocardiologist
11
True or False: ECGs are only for old people.
False
True
12
True or False: ECGs are painful.
False
True
13
Which wave represents atrial depolarization?
T wave
Q wave
R wave
P wave
14
Which lead is V1?
Fifth intercostal space
Third intercostal space
Fourth intercostal space
Second intercostal space
15
True or False: ECGs measure heart rhythm.
False
True
16
How is heart rate calculated from ECG?
Count S-T intervals
Count Q-T intervals
Count R-R intervals
Count P-P intervals
17
The PR interval is normally 0.12-0.20 seconds
True
False
18
Which wave is usually upright?
P wave
T wave
S wave
Q wave
19
The T wave represents repolarization
True
False
20
The P wave is always positive
False
True
21
How many leads in a standard ECG?
15
12
6
10
22
Which condition can an ECG help detect?
Bad hair day
Broken leg
Cold symptoms
Arrhythmia
23
Which part indicates ventricular repolarization?
Q wave
P wave
T wave
R wave
24
The U wave is always present
True
False
25
How does an ECG detect arrhythmias?
Irregular R-R intervals
Elevated ST segments
Flat T waves
Regular P-P intervals
26
When is an ECG typically performed?
At a birthday party
While eating pizza
When watching TV
During a heart attack
27
Which lead is the ground lead?
Left leg
Left arm
Right arm
Right leg
28
The ST segment should be flat
False
True
29
How many electrodes are used in a 12-lead ECG?
10
6
8
12
30
Complete the sentence: ECGs help monitor...
heart health
your pet's mood
the weather forecast
your favorite shows
31
Which wave indicates ventricular depolarization?
P wave
QRS complex
Z wave
T wave
32
Where are ECG electrodes placed?
On your toes
On the chest
In your pocket
On your forehead
33
How does an ECG work?
Records electrical activity
Counts your calories
Plays music
Makes coffee
34
Complete the sentence: The QRS complex...
represents ventricular depolarization
represents atrial depolarization
represents atrial repolarization
represents ventricular repolarization
35
Why is an ECG important?
Detects heart issues
Counts your steps
Predicts the weather
Measures your height
36
What does the T wave represent?
Ventricular repolarization
Pizza delivery time
Heartbreak
Atrial contraction
37
Which segment follows the P wave?
QT segment
ST segment
PR segment
RS segment