1 Exam Review Questions and Answers
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,1. What is the path-
SA node> R & L atrium (which causes
way of an electri-
contractions)>AV node> > Bundle of His> Bundle
cal conduction
branches> Purkinje Fibers (which causes R & L
in the heart?
ventricles to contract)
2. What is the pur-
pose of the 12
-For diagnosis purposes
lead electrocar-
-To provide a snapshot of the heart's electrical
diogram (ECG)?
activity (in 12 views)
3. What is the pur-
pose of the 5
-Provides continuous cardiac
lead telemetry
monitoring Placements: (depends
moni- tor?
on facility)
White on right
Clouds over green
grass Brown ground
Smoke over Fire (black lead over red)
4. Describe the
components of
the ECG graph
paper: time and rate
What does the
horizontal axis
measure?
5. Describe the
components of
, Voltage
(importa
nt in
measurin
g ST
elevation
)E