ANSWERS
What is "normal pacemaker" of the heart? - ANS The SA node.
What 5 questions should you ask yourself when identifying and EKG strip? - ANS 1. Is the
rhythm regular or irregular?
2. Is there a p wave present?
3. What is the PR interval?
4. What is the heart rate?
5. Is there a QRS complex?
What is the normal P wave length? - ANS 0.06-0.12 seconds
What is the normal PR interval? - ANS 0.12-0.20 seconds
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, What is a the heart rate? - ANS 60-100 bpm
What is the normal QRS complex? - ANS 0.08-0.10 seconds
Where does a premature junctional contraction (PJC) start? - ANS It starts in the AV node
area before next normal sinus impulse reaches the AV node.
Is a PJC more or less common than PVC&PAC's? - ANS Less common
What are the (three) possible causes of a PJC ? - ANS 1. Digoxin toxicity
2. Heart failure
3. CAD
What are the (four) characteristics of a PJC? - ANS 1. P wave may be absent, before or after
QRS (it is "displaced")
2. PR interval is less than 0.12
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