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jwb375

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In most ECG leads, a normal Q wave is less than 0.04 seconds in duration and less than one-third of the amplitude of the R wave in that lead.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

An ECG rhythm strip shows a ventricular rate of 46 bpm, a regular rhythm, a PR interval of 0.14 seconds, a QRS duration of 0.06 seconds, and one upright P wave before each QRS. This rhythm is _____.
 
  a. sinus rhythm
  b. sinus bradycardia
  c. sinus arrest
  d. sinoatrial block



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Answer to Question 1

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With the exception of leads III and aVR, a normal Q wave in the limb leads is less than 0.04 seconds in duration and less than one third of the amplitude of the R wave in that lead.

Answer to Question 2

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The rhythm described fits the ECG criteria for a sinus bradycardia.




jwb375

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


tanna.moeller

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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