T waves

Question 1

Peak of the T wave indicates

Answer 1

Ventricular recovery

Question 2

The T wave follows

Answer 2

the ST segment

Question 3

Amplitude: _______ in lead I, II,
III, and up to _________ in the
precordial leads.

Answer 3

Amplitude: 0.5 mm in lead I, II,
III, and up to 10 mm in the
precordial leads.

Question 4

Bumps in the T wave may indicate__________.

Answer 4

hidden P wave

Question 5

Tall or tented T waves may indicate ___________.

Answer 5

MI or electrolyte imbalances such as hyperkalemia.

Question 6

Heavily notched or pointed T waves may indicate__________.

Answer 6

pericarditis

Question 7

Inverted T waves in I, II, aVl,
aVf, or V2 through V6 may
represent myocardial ischemia

Answer 7

Myocardial ischemia

Question 8

Myocardial ischemia may be represented by inversion of T waves in leads __________.

Answer 8

I
II 
aVI
aVf  or
V2-V6