Patient Care Technician (PCT) AAH Practice Exam

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What is the P wave associated with?

Ventricular repolarization
Atricular depolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial repolarization

The correct answer is: Atricular depolarization

The P wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG) represents atrial depolarization. This is the electrical activity associated with the contraction of the atria, which are the upper chambers of the heart. When the atria depolarize, it triggers the contraction of these chambers, allowing them to push blood into the ventricles. Correctly identifying the P wave as an indicator of atrial depolarization is crucial for monitoring heart function, diagnosing conditions, and providing appropriate care. Understanding the role of the P wave helps in interpreting ECG readings, which is an essential skill for a Patient Care Technician. The other options refer to different aspects of the cardiac cycle. Ventricular repolarization occurs during the T wave; ventricular depolarization is represented by the QRS complex; and atrial repolarization is typically obscured by the larger QRS complex on an ECG.