Understanding Electrocardiogram (ECG) Components Quiz

Test your understanding of electrocardiogram (ECG) components with these questions covering atrial depolarization, QRS complex, intervals, arrhythmias, and more.

#1

Which component of the ECG represents atrial depolarization?

P wave
QRS complex
T wave
PR interval
#2

What does the QRS complex represent in an ECG?

Ventricular depolarization
Atrial depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#3

Which interval on an ECG represents the time from the start of atrial depolarization to the start of ventricular depolarization?

PR interval
QRS interval
ST segment
QT interval
#4

What does the T wave represent in an ECG?

Ventricular repolarization
Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
#5

Which lead placement is commonly used for the standard 12-lead ECG?

Right arm (RA)
Left arm (LA)
Left leg (LL)
Chest (V1-V6)
#6

What is the normal duration range for the PR interval on an ECG?

0.06-0.12 seconds
0.12-0.20 seconds
0.20-0.40 seconds
0.40-0.60 seconds
#7

Which ECG lead is typically used to assess the inferior wall of the heart?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Lead aVR
#8

What is the normal duration range for the QRS complex on an ECG?

Less than 0.06 seconds
0.06-0.12 seconds
0.12-0.20 seconds
0.20-0.40 seconds
#9

What does a prolonged QT interval on an ECG indicate?

Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias
Atrial fibrillation
Normal heart function
Ventricular hypertrophy
#10

Which wave or segment of an ECG is used to evaluate for myocardial ischemia or injury?

ST segment
T wave
PR interval
P wave
#11

What does an inverted T wave signify in an ECG?

Myocardial infarction
Hyperkalemia
Normal variant
Ventricular hypertrophy
#12

Which arrhythmia is characterized by irregular, chaotic atrial activity and absence of distinct P waves on ECG?

Atrial flutter
Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Sinus tachycardia
#13

Which interval on an ECG represents the time from the end of ventricular depolarization to the beginning of ventricular repolarization?

ST segment
QT interval
T wave
PR interval
#14

What is the typical duration of the QT interval on an ECG?

Less than 0.2 seconds
0.2-0.4 seconds
0.4-0.6 seconds
0.6-1.0 seconds

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