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ch 6 EKG

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What should an EKG tech do if a PT does not understand English? Use an interpreter or interpretation services
After the PT states her name and DOB, the EKG tech must check this against? The Dr orders
What to say while your Introducing your self in a appt? Good morning, your name, and your job title
What can get in the way while placing electrodes? Body hair
True or false: An EKG tech may need to enter a patient medication or symptoms when preparing to perform an EKG True
True or false: Patients who have a condition that requires transmission based precautions will never have an EKG ordered False
True or false: EKG techs should always be alert to changes that may indicate an emergency is developing. True
True or false: Each telemetry is assigned one patient to monitor? True
True or false: Patients who are being monitored by telemetry can get out of bed and move around the facility while wearing the telemetry pack? True
True or false: Telemetry units are large and heavy? False
True or false: Skin preparation may involve removal of lotion, clipping hair that could stop electrodes from sticking? True
True or false: Gloves are never worn while applying electrodes for telemetry False
True or false: After applying a telemetry unit the EKG tech should call the monitor room to confirm that it is working? True
True or false: The EKG tech should show the patient how to replace an electrode in the case it falls off? False
True or false: After a telemetry pack is applied the pt usually puts on clothes False
Age predicted maximal heart rate 220 - PT age = Total x 0.85 = answer
Why is it important to place electrodes securely for ambulatory monitoring? Because patients will be wearing the monitor for 24 hours or more and will continue reg activities.
How many electrodes are used for most forms of ambulatory monitoring 10
What may be sent to a patient, along with instructions for replacement if needed? Extra batteries
What medical supply do you use to create a stress loop? Tape
HIPAA Federal law that includes possible fines and prison terms for any mishandling of pt private info
HITECH Federal law that encourages use of electronic records
Release form An ekg tech should check for this before sharing a pt PHI with anyone outside the facility
Protected Health Information Includes a pt name, address, and social security number
EHR- Electronic Health record Completed EKG are often uploaded here
System review A provider assessment of the pt
Record keeping An ekg tech is responsible for documenting ekg test appropriately after test are c completed
Stress test termination When a pt wishes to stop or if heart rate does not ride 120 bpm
Holter monitor Allow physician to evaluate cardiac activity over 24-48 hrs
Nuclear stress test An imaging method that uses radioactive material to show how well blood flows into the heart muscle, both at rest and during activity.
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