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The vertical lines on the ekg graph measure
time
Which of the following best describe the elements of a single cardiac cycle
p wave, pr segment, pr interval, qrs complex and t wave
the ekg machine will produce a upright deflection on the graph paper if the flow of electricity is toward the __ electrode
positive
no impulse can cause depolariztion during the __ peroid
refractory
The pr interval begins at the first sign of the pwave and ends at the first sign of the next deflection which is called the
QRS complex
A series of cardiac cycles makes up a
EKG rhythm strip
On EKG graph paper the distance in time between two light vertical lines or across one small square is
.04
The deflection above and below the isoelectric line are
waves
On EKG graph paper the time between to heavy vertical lines is five small boxes or
.20
When an ekg machine is turned on but not connected to the pt the stylus will produce a straight line called the ___ line
Isoelectric
A strong impulse can cause premature abnormal discharge during the ___ refractory peroid
relative
Which of the following is not a normal qrs mearsurment
.20
The pr interval reflects all __ activity
Atrial
The short peroid of electrical inactivity between the p wave and the start of the QRS complex is called the ___ segment
PR
The horizontal lines on the ekg graph paper measures
Voltage
The distance between two tic marks is
3 secs