Which of the following ECG characteristics is usually seen when
a patient’s serum potassium level is low?
a) U wave
The U wave is an ECG waveform characteristic that may reflect
Purkinje fiber repolarization. It is usually seen when a patient’s serum
potassium level is low.
b) T wave
The T wave is an ECG characteristic reflecting repolarization of the
ventricles. It may become tall or “peaked” if a patient’s serum
potassium level is high.
c) P wave
The P wave is an ECG characteristic reflecting conduction of an
electrical impulse through the atria.
d) QT interval
The QT interval is an ECG characteristic reflecting the time from
ventricular depolarization to repolarization.
a patient’s serum potassium level is low?
a) U wave
The U wave is an ECG waveform characteristic that may reflect
Purkinje fiber repolarization. It is usually seen when a patient’s serum
potassium level is low.
b) T wave
The T wave is an ECG characteristic reflecting repolarization of the
ventricles. It may become tall or “peaked” if a patient’s serum
potassium level is high.
c) P wave
The P wave is an ECG characteristic reflecting conduction of an
electrical impulse through the atria.
d) QT interval
The QT interval is an ECG characteristic reflecting the time from
ventricular depolarization to repolarization.