EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+ BAYCARE
EKG
◉ What does the P wave represent? Answer: atrial depolarization
(atrial contraction)
◉ Where does the P wave originate? Answer: SA node
◉ What does the QRS complex represent? Answer: ventricular
depolarization (contraction)
◉ How long is the PR interval? Answer: 0.12-0.20 seconds (3-5 small
boxes)
*Measure from the beginning of the P wave to beginning of the QRS
◉ How long is the QRS complex? Answer: 0.10 seconds or less
*Measure from the beginning of the QRS to end of QRS
, ◉ How long is the QT interval? Answer: ≤ 0.40 seconds
*Varies according to the rate. Measure from the beginning of the QRS
to the end of the T
◉ What are sinus rhythms? Answer: rhythms that originate in the SA
node
◉ What are the characteristics of sinus bradycardia? Answer: Rate:
<60
Rhythm: Regular
P waves: Upright, look alike, one for every QRS
PRI: Normal
QRS: Normal
◉ What are the characteristics of sinus tachycardia? Answer: Rate:
>100 <180
Rhythm: Regular
P Waves: Upright, look alike, one for every QRS
PRI: Normal
QRS: Normal