VIII. Self-Assessment

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These worksheets are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated.

Worksheet 1

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

Sinus rhythm. Rate 71. PR 0.18. QRS 0.10, IVCD. Right atrial abnormality. Left atrial abnormality. LVH. Pressure or volume overload of the LV, most commonly due to hypertension. Diffuse ST changes due to LVH or ischemia or infarction.

Worksheet 2

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

1°AV Block, LBBB. Associations include coronary disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathy.

Worksheet 3

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

RBBB. LPHB. ST changes are expected for RBBB.

Worksheet 4

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

Peaked T waves indicate hyperkalemia. (K+ was 7.8).

Worksheet 5

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

Sine wave of hyperkalemia. (K+ was 8.5).

Worksheet 6

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

Sinus rhythm with PAC and ST elevation in the inferior, anterior, and lateral walls. Rule Three of the T Waves. The ST elevation takes precedence over the ST segment depression (which represents reciprocal changes). Immediate evaluation for possible angioplasty or thrombolysis is appropriate (STEMI).

Worksheet 7

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

SI Q T III pattern of pulmonary embolism.

Worksheet 8

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

Atrial fibrillation. SI Q T III pattern. Anterior ST depression indicates septal or right ventricular free wall ischemia.

Worksheet 9

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

Inferior Q waves indicate inferior Q wave infarction, possibly recent since the ST segments are abnormal. Wide R wave in V2 indicates posterior MI or RVH.

Worksheet 10

Complete the basic measurements, evaluate for ischemia, infarction, and hypertrophy, diagnose clinical condition, and evaluate clinically.

Parameter Measurement Interpretation
HR    
Rhythm    
PR    
QRS    
QT    
QTc    
P direction    
QRS direction    
Abnormal parameter If present, note the leads or location
Inverted T waves  
ST depression  
ST elevation  
Q waves or equivalents  
Systemic effects If present, note
LAA/RAA/LVH/RVH  
Drug effect  
Hyper/hypokalemia  
Hyper/hypocalcemia  
Low voltage  
SI/QT III pattern  
Pericarditis  

Delta wave and short PR interval indicate WPW.