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Flavin EKG101 2019
Flavin EKG 101 week 2 2019
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Electrocardiography is the test most frequently used in the diagnosis of _____ disease in the ambulatory care setting. | heart |
| The electrocardiograph records both the intensity and the actual time it takes for each part of the _______ cycle to occur. | cardiac |
| An irregular cardiac rhythm is called a(n) _____________. | arrhythmia |
| Ten sensors called ________ are placed on the patient's arms (two), legs (two), and chest (six) to pick up the electrical activity of the heart. | electrodes |
| Standardization has been determined by international agreement so that an ECG can be ______ in the same way anywhere in the world. | interpreted |
| An artifact is unwanted, erratic movement of the __________ on the paper resulting from outside interference. | stylus |
| Baseline interruption occurs when the _____ connection has been interrupted. | electrical |
| The physician can determine two important heart functions when interpreting the ECG: heart rate and heart ______. | rhythm |
| The implantation of a(n) _______________ into a patient sometimes corrects cardiac conduction system abnormalities. | pacemaker |
| A pulse of 106 would be considered? | tachycardia |
| Under 50 bpm is called: ___ | bradycardia |
| s/s of MI could be: | chest pain, SOB, jaw pain, pain in the neck radiating down the left arm. |
| Is an EKG the same as an EEG? | No |
| If you have a flat line on the EKG paper it could mean that the electrode was not ___. | attached to the patient |
| Where does V1 go? | The right side of the chest over the 4th intercostal space. |
| RA stands for which limb? | Right arm |
| Why is it called a 12 lead? | because it takes 12 views of the heart |
| What is cardiac arrest? | The heart stops completely. |
| What are some benefits to a digital EKG? | Quick access, saves time and can store up to 300 records. |
| 3 facts about the EKG paper. | Sensitive to heat, pressure and is costly. |
| How do you know the EKG paper is about to run out? | The red line on the top will appear such as a receipt. |
| You should make sure the pt is doing what before hitting the capture button on the EKG machine. | Uncross their legs, lay still and do not talk. |
| If a pt has an amputation of an arm you would apply the arm leads where? | below the collar bone bilaterally. |
| Using alcohol on the patient is to: | Remove any oil, lotions, perfume and or topical applications from the skin to allow for better conduction. |
| The pt. should always sign a___________ before the EKG is obtained. | consent form |
| How many phases of an MI are there? | 4 |
| A defibrillator is: | A device that delivers a shock to the heart. (often to shock back into a rhythm. |
| What information is obtained about the pt. to include with their EKG? | Name, DOB, medication and any cardiac or htn hx. |
| The EKG recording can appear shaky or move up or down off the baseline if ____ happens. | Muscle tremors, movement or interference. |
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