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Flavin EKG wk2 2019
Flavin EKG Ch 42 week 2 2019
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Intensity | The electrocardiograph records both the ___ of the electrical impulses and the actual time it takes for each part of the cardiac cycle to occur. |
| depolarization | When the electrical system of the heart stimulates myocardial cells, ____ occurs, resutling in the contraction of the stimulated heart muscle. |
| precordial | ____ leads measure the electrical activity among six specific points on the chest wall and a point within the heart. |
| standardization | has been determined by international agreement so that an ECG can be interpreted in the same way anywhere in the world. |
| artifact | A ___ is an unwanted, erratic movement of the stylus on the paper caused by outside interference. |
| 6 | To calculate the heart rate from the ECG recording, count the number of P waves in a ____ second strip (30 large squares) and multiply by 10. |
| PAC | occurs when the atria contract before they should for the next cardiac cycle. |
| shock | An implanted cardioverter-defibrillator, or ICD, monitors the heart rhythm and delivers a(n) ___ to the heart if it detects a dangerous ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. |
| stress testing | Cardiac ___ is performed to observe and record the patients cardiovascular response to measured exercise challenges. |
| cardiac event monitor | The ______ is a small recording device that can be worn up to 30 days to catch events that are difficult to record in a 24-hour period on a Holter monitor. |
| The ____ to ____ waves are looked at to calculate heart rate. | P |
| Tachycardia is anything ______. | over 100 bpm |
| Bradycardia is anything _______. | below 60 bpm |
| bpm aka ____________ | how many times the heart beats. |
| S/S of an MI could be: | chest pain, SOB, jaw pain, pain in the neck radiating down the left arm. |
| Is an EKG and EEG the same? | NO |
| Should you consent your patient prior to obtaining an EKG? | YES |
| The name of the heart Dr is? | Cardiologist |
| What does it mean if you have a flat line in one of the spaces on your EKG? | The lead did not have good conduction or popped off. |
| What does using alcohol on the skin do? | Removes oils and topical elements from the skin allowing for better conduction. |
| Lifestyle can have a huge impact on heart disease. What are some things you can change or be mindful of? | Diet, manage stress, exercise. |
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