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Q: What causes there to be no p wave on an EKG?
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What does a P wave record on an EKG?

The P wave represents atrial depolarization (they contract). In a normal EKG, the P-wave precedes the QRS complex. It looks like a small bump upwards from the baseline.


Depolarization of the atria corresponds directly to the EKG's?

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What lead normally produces P wave and a predominately negative QRS on the EKG?

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When will a V wave be seen on the normal EKG tracing?

Yes, a V wave will be seen on a normal EKG tracing. A V wave can signal a lot of things in an EKG, but what it means will be up to the person reading the EKG and the person's reason for the EKG.


Does the p wave in an ekg indicate atrial depolarization?

No it does not. Atrial repolarization is generally not visible on the telemetry strip because it happens at the same time as ventricular depolarization (QRS complex). The P wave represents atrial DEpolarization (and atrial systole). Atrial repolarization happens during atrial diastole (and ventricular systole).


What does a change in the a wave of an ekg mean?

The only EKG waves are P, Q, R, S, T, and U (abnormal). Actually, there are other waves. The "A" , "C", and "V" waves are found on the EKG during atrial filling or DIASTOLE. The "A" wave is the result of the atrial contraction and can be found in the PR interval. This "A" wave is a type of fluid volume indicator, the more the atrium fill, the higher this wave will be.


What are the 3 components of the ECG trace?

The EKG or ECG components are the P wave (contraction of the atria), the QRS complex (the contraction of the ventricles) and the T wave (repolarization of the ventricles).


What EKG finding is most consistent with hyperkalemia?

With mild elevation in potassium there is a reduction in the P-wave, and a peaking of the T-wave. With severe elevation in potassium there is a widening of the QRS complex.


If you have an ECG conducted what causes the P wave?

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What is p wave shadow zone and what causes it?

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What causes the ground to compress and expand?

the P wave


To evaluate a clients atrial depolarization the nurse observes witch part of an EKG?

On the EKG readout the P Wave represents atrial depolarization. For a healthy person it should be smooth, round and upright, and preceding the QRS complex.