A Test That Measures the Electrical Activity of the Heart

question 40

Multiple Choice

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

• A)coronary arteriogram.
• B)electrocardiogram.
• C)electroencephalogram.
• D)echocardiogram.

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Definitions:

Dyspnea

The experience of breathing discomfort or difficulty, often described as shortness of breath.

Sinus Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, typically defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute in adults.

Electrocardiogram Monitor

A device used to record the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time, detecting cardiac abnormalities.

Palpitations

The sensation of having rapid, fluttering, or pounding heartbeats.