The PR interval of a first-degree AV block _____.
A) is constant and less than 0.12 seconds in duration
B) is constant and more than 0.20 seconds in duration
C) is generally progressive until a P wave appears without a QRS complex
D) gradually decreases in duration until a P wave appears without a QRS complex

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A first-degree AV block is present when there is a 1:1 relationship between P waves and QRS complexes and the PR interval is prolonged (i.e.,more than 0.20 seconds)and constant.

The PR Interval of a First-Degree AV Block _____