ecg quiz

What does ECG stand for in medical terminology?

• Elective Cardiogram

• Electrocardiogram

• Echocardiogram

• Electric Cardiographic Measure

Identify the type of wave typically represented at the highest peak in an ECG tracing.

• T wave

• Q wave

• R wave

• S wave

What is the primary purpose of electrocardiography?

• To measure blood pressure

• To measure electrical activity in the heart

• To record brain activity

• To monitor lung function

Which phase is associated with the QRS complex in an ECG?

• Atrial systole

• Ventricular depolarisation

• Atrial depolarisation

• Diastole

What does the T wave signify in an electrocardiogram?

• Atrial depolarisation

• Ventricular systole

• Ventricular repolarisation

• Atrial systole

What should be avoided when there is a possibility of defibrillating the patient?

• Using adhesive ECG pads

• Using alligator clips

• Wetting area with spirit

• Placing pads on limbs

What color lead is connected to the right forelimb in the normal setup?

• Green

• Black

• Yellow

• Red

Which lead is connected to the left forelimb?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Black

Which lead is connected to the left hindlimb?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Black

Which lead is connected to the right hindlimb?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Black