Immediately Following the P Wave of the Electrocardiogram, an a Wave

question 52

Multiple Choice

Immediately following the P wave of the electrocardiogram, an A wave appears on both the left and right heart pressure graphs. This A wave corresponds to which of the following?

• A)atrial contraction
• B)atrioventricular valve closure
• C)semilunar valve closure
• D)ventricular contraction

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Definitions:

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's heat level, considered a vital sign important for assessing health and detecting various medical conditions.

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing, often experienced as a feeling of breathlessness.

Sphygmomanometer Gauge

A device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of a dial, numeric display, or mercury column.

Sphygmomanometer Gauge

is a device used to measure blood pressure, part of a sphygmomanometer, which includes a gauge to display the pressure reading.