Study Guide for EKG Final

The test consists of :

1. EKG's -
    a. Single Lead - 14 strips
    b. 12 Lead - 4 strips

2. Multiple choice - 50 questions

3. Essay - 8 questions on the rules
                1 question on 12 Lead Placement

Areas of study:

. Mechanics
    Graphing
    Intervals for waveforms in seconds and boxes
    What is going on during the various waveforms electrically and mechanically
    Absolute and Relative refractory periods
    Origins of rhythms in the heart - ie. sinus originates in the SA node
    Rate ranges for rhythms
    Ectopic beat definitions and names - PVCs, PJC's, PAC's, agonal beats, runs of VT
                                                            couplets, bigeminy, trigeminy