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KAISER EKG TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION | 2024/2025 | RATED A+ What does an EKG measure in the heart? An EKG measures the electrical activity of the heart, showing how well the heart is functioning. What is the primary purpose of an EKG test? The primary purp...

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What does an EKG measure in the heart?


✔✔An EKG measures the electrical activity of the heart, showing how well the heart is

functioning.




What is the primary purpose of an EKG test?


✔✔The primary purpose of an EKG is to diagnose heart conditions, such as arrhythmias, heart

attacks, and other cardiac issues.




Describe the term "P wave" in an EKG.


✔✔The P wave represents atrial depolarization, indicating that the atria are contracting.




What does the "QRS complex" signify in an EKG reading?


✔✔The QRS complex signifies ventricular depolarization, indicating that the ventricles are

contracting.




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, What is the significance of the "T wave" in an EKG?


✔✔The T wave represents ventricular repolarization, indicating that the ventricles are recovering

and preparing for the next heartbeat.




How is heart rate calculated from an EKG?


✔✔Heart rate can be calculated by counting the number of QRS complexes in a 10-second strip

and multiplying by 6.




What is the standard speed of EKG paper?


✔✔The standard speed of EKG paper is 25 mm per second.




What does "ST segment elevation" indicate?


✔✔ST segment elevation can indicate myocardial infarction or acute coronary syndrome.




What is the normal range for a resting heart rate?


✔✔The normal resting heart rate for adults typically ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.




What does "lead" refer to in an EKG?


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