Understanding Electrocardiography (ECG) Fundamentals Quiz

Test your knowledge on ECG basics with these 15 questions covering components, intervals, and lead placements.

#1

Which of the following components represents the electrical depolarization of the atria?

P wave
QRS complex
T wave
ST segment
#2

In a normal ECG, what does the QRS complex represent?

Atrial depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#3

What does the PR interval represent on an ECG?

Time taken for ventricular depolarization
Time taken for atrial depolarization
Time taken for ventricular repolarization
Time taken for atrioventricular conduction
#4

Which of the following leads typically reflects the electrical activity between the left arm and the left leg?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Lead aVF
#5

What does the T wave represent on an ECG?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#6

Which lead placement provides a view of the heart's electrical activity from the frontal plane?

Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Lead aVR
#7

What does a prolonged QT interval on an ECG indicate?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation
Atrioventricular block
Risk of ventricular arrhythmias
#8

What would a widened QRS complex indicate on an ECG?

Atrial depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization
Ventricular repolarization
#9

What condition is associated with a 'sawtooth' pattern of atrial activity on an ECG?

Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Supraventricular tachycardia
Premature atrial contraction
#10

What is the normal duration of the PR interval on an ECG?

0.04 - 0.12 seconds
0.06 - 0.20 seconds
0.10 - 0.20 seconds
0.12 - 0.20 seconds
#11

Which of the following conditions would likely cause tall, peaked T waves on an ECG?

Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypernatremia
Hypomagnesemia
#12

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with a prolonged QT interval?

Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypocalcemia
#13

What is the common cause of peaked T waves on an ECG?

Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
#14

Which of the following is an indication of atrial activity on an ECG?

P wave
QRS complex
T wave
ST segment
#15

Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with a prolonged PR interval?

Hypokalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypomagnesemia

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