AMCA PCT EKG + CARDIAC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
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AMCA PCT EKG + CARDIAC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
The heart is the muscle
responsible for the process by which blood is pumped throughout the body.
the pericardium
the layer or sac that surrounds the heart
the myocardium
the middle layer
the endoc...
responsible for the process by which blood is pumped throughout the body.
the pericardium
the layer or sac that surrounds the heart
the myocardium
the middle layer
the endocardium
the innermost layer and the epicardium which is the top layer
Myocardial infarction
commonly known as a heart attack, is a term that refers to an obstruction to the myocardial tissue
Myocardial ischemia, also known as angina
is a condition caused by a lack of oxygen-rich blood in the heart. Arrhythmia is a term used to refer to
any disorder of your heart rate or rhythm.
An electrocardiogram, also known as the ECG or EKG
, is a tool used to record the electrical activity of the heart
V1
fourth intercostal space, right of sternum
V2
fourth intercostal space, left of sternum
V3
midway over fourth and fifth intercostal space, halfway between base and sternum
V4
fifth intercostal space, in line with nipple
V5
midway between the nipple and midpoint of axilla
V6
over intercostal space at axilla midpoint
Lead I:
Records electrical activity from right arm to left arm
Lead II
Records electrical activity from right arm to left leg
Lead III
Records electrical activity from left arm to left leg
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