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Which electrode placement is correct for lead V1?
A. Fifth intercostal space at midaxillary line
B. Fourth intercostal space at left sternal border
✔✔C. Fourth intercostal space at right sternal border
D. Third intercostal space at midclavicular line
What does the P wave represent on an EKG?
A. Ventricular depolarization
B. Ventricular repolarization
✔✔C. Atrial depolarization
D. Bundle branch conduction
What is the normal duration of the QRS complex?
A. 0.12–0.20 seconds
✔✔B. 0.06–0.10 seconds
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,C. 0.20–0.30 seconds
D. 0.04–0.06 seconds
Which rhythm is characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat with no distinct P waves?
✔✔Atrial fibrillation
B. Ventricular tachycardia
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Atrial flutter
Which lead is typically used as the primary rhythm strip for continuous monitoring?
A. Lead I
✔✔B. Lead II
C. Lead III
D. aVR
Which of the following is considered a ventricular arrhythmia?
A. Sinus tachycardia
B. Atrial flutter
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, ✔✔C. Ventricular tachycardia
D. Sinus bradycardia
What is the normal PR interval range?
A. 0.04–0.10 seconds
✔✔B. 0.12–0.20 seconds
C. 0.20–0.30 seconds
D. 0.08–0.12 seconds
Which rhythm shows a “sawtooth” pattern of P waves?
A. Atrial fibrillation
✔✔B. Atrial flutter
C. Sinus tachycardia
D. Junctional rhythm
What does the T wave represent on an EKG?
A. Atrial depolarization
✔✔B. Ventricular repolarization
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