Asked by ahmed aldaghistani on Jun 14, 2024
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The nurse analyzes the patient's ECG and compares it with a baseline ECG recorded before the patient began having chest pain.What finding indicates a problem with the ventricle?
A) Prolonged QRS segment
B) Elevated P wave
C) Absence of T wave
D) Prolonged PR interval
QRS Segment
Part of an electrocardiogram (ECG) representing the depolarization of the heart's ventricles, which precedes the contraction of the ventricles.
ECG
An electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart abnormalities.
Ventricule
A term often misspelled or used interchangeably with ventricle, which typically refers to one of the two lower chambers of the heart or a cavity in the brain that contains cerebrospinal fluid.
- Interpret ECG changes and their significance in cardiovascular health.
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Learning Objectives
- Interpret ECG changes and their significance in cardiovascular health.
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