Which of the Following Statements Concerning Q Waves on the ECG

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning Q waves on the ECG is most accurate?

• A) Q waves are not a normal finding on the ECG.
• B) The absence of a Q wave is a significant pathophysiological finding.
• C) A Q wave is significant if it is 0.04 or more seconds wide.
• D) A Q wave is only significant in the presence of chest pain.

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