Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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ISBN: 9781451194524
Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher: JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
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### Educational Website Content on EKG Interpretation

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#### EKG Interpretation Practice

The document represents a series of EKG strips numbered 37, 38, and 39. Each strip is accompanied by specific criteria for interpretation, including rhythm, rate, QRS complexes, P waves, P-R interval, and an interpretation field. Here is a detailed walkthrough of each EKG strip:

#### EKG Strip 37
- **Rhythm:** (Information not provided)
- **Rate:** (Information not provided)
- **P Waves:** (Information not provided)
- **QRS Complexes:** (Information not provided)
- **P-R Interval:** (Information not provided)
- **Interpretation:** (Information not provided)

#### EKG Strip 38
- **Rhythm:** Regular
- **Rate:** 34
- **P Waves:** None
- **QRS Complexes:** Narrow
- **P-R Interval:** None
- **Interpretation:** Junctional Brady

#### EKG Strip 39
- **Rhythm:** Irregular
- **Rate:** (Information not provided)
- **P Waves:** (Information not provided)
- **QRS Complexes:** (Information not provided)
- **P-R Interval:** (Information not provided)
- **Interpretation:** (Information not provided)

### Explanation of Terms

1. **Rhythm:** This refers to the regularity or pattern of the heartbeats.
   - **Regular Rhythm:** Heartbeats occurring at regular intervals.
   - **Irregular Rhythm:** Heartbeats occurring at irregular intervals.

2. **Rate:** The speed of the heart rhythm, typically expressed in beats per minute (bpm).

3. **P Waves:** These signify atrial depolarization. The presence or absence of P waves can indicate various types of heart activities or issues.

4. **QRS Complexes:** Represent ventricular depolarization. Their shape and duration can indicate normal or abnormal conduction through the ventricles.
   - **Narrow QRS:** Indicates that the ventricular depolarization is occurring rapidly through the normal pathways.

5. **P-R Interval:** Time interval between the onset of atrial depolarization and the onset of ventricular depolarization. 

6. **Interpretation:** The analysis and diagnosis based on the observed characteristics in the EKG strip.

### Graph Explanations

The EKG strips are graphical representations of electrical activity in the heart over time. Each small square on the
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Transcribed Image Text:### Educational Website Content on EKG Interpretation --- #### EKG Interpretation Practice The document represents a series of EKG strips numbered 37, 38, and 39. Each strip is accompanied by specific criteria for interpretation, including rhythm, rate, QRS complexes, P waves, P-R interval, and an interpretation field. Here is a detailed walkthrough of each EKG strip: #### EKG Strip 37 - **Rhythm:** (Information not provided) - **Rate:** (Information not provided) - **P Waves:** (Information not provided) - **QRS Complexes:** (Information not provided) - **P-R Interval:** (Information not provided) - **Interpretation:** (Information not provided) #### EKG Strip 38 - **Rhythm:** Regular - **Rate:** 34 - **P Waves:** None - **QRS Complexes:** Narrow - **P-R Interval:** None - **Interpretation:** Junctional Brady #### EKG Strip 39 - **Rhythm:** Irregular - **Rate:** (Information not provided) - **P Waves:** (Information not provided) - **QRS Complexes:** (Information not provided) - **P-R Interval:** (Information not provided) - **Interpretation:** (Information not provided) ### Explanation of Terms 1. **Rhythm:** This refers to the regularity or pattern of the heartbeats. - **Regular Rhythm:** Heartbeats occurring at regular intervals. - **Irregular Rhythm:** Heartbeats occurring at irregular intervals. 2. **Rate:** The speed of the heart rhythm, typically expressed in beats per minute (bpm). 3. **P Waves:** These signify atrial depolarization. The presence or absence of P waves can indicate various types of heart activities or issues. 4. **QRS Complexes:** Represent ventricular depolarization. Their shape and duration can indicate normal or abnormal conduction through the ventricles. - **Narrow QRS:** Indicates that the ventricular depolarization is occurring rapidly through the normal pathways. 5. **P-R Interval:** Time interval between the onset of atrial depolarization and the onset of ventricular depolarization. 6. **Interpretation:** The analysis and diagnosis based on the observed characteristics in the EKG strip. ### Graph Explanations The EKG strips are graphical representations of electrical activity in the heart over time. Each small square on the
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