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EKG Chpt 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| defibrillator | A machine that produces and sends an electrical shock to the heart in an attempt to correct the electrical pattern of the heart. |
| automatic external defibrillator (AED) | A lightweight, portable device that recognizes abnormal rhythm and determines if the rhythm is considered a “shockable rhythm. |
| dysrhythmia | Abnormal heartbeat. |
| cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | The provision of ventilations (breaths) and chest compressions (blood circulation) for a person who shows no signs of breathing or having a heartbeat. |
| telemedicine | A monitoring system in which ECG tracings are communicated from a patient outside a medical facility to the physician via a telephone or digital system |
| electrocardiograph (ECG) technician | individual who records the ECG and prepares the report for the physician. |
| ECG monitor (telemetry) technicians | view, analyze, and report the electrical activity of multiple patients’ hearts on a monitor |
| cardiovascular technologist | An individual who has advanced skills and can assist physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests and procedures, such as angioplasty or cardiac device implants |
| Medical professional liability | a healthcare professional is legally responsible for their performance. |
| malfeasance | unlawful acts |
| misfeasance | performing legal acts improperly |
| nonfeasance | simply failing to perform an act |
| slander | Making derogatory remarks about someone that jeopardizes his or her reputation or means of livelihood; slander is both illegal and unethical. |
| libel | Writing defamatory words about someone; this is both illegal and unethical |
| Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) | infections that occur while patients are receiving any type of healthcare |
| standard precautions | Procedures, used with all patients, which are designed to prevent the spread of infection, such as performing hand hygiene and wearing gloves. |
| isolation precautions | The second level of steps taken to prevent the spread of infection; some examples include separating the infected patient from others and using personal protective equipment. |
| chain of infection | Airborne, Droplet, and contact precautions |
| vital signs | pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry, weight, and pain assessment |
| >12 years | Systolic: 110-135 Diastolic: 65-85 (60-100 Pulse) Respiration 12-20 |
| 6-12years | Systolic: 100-120 Diastolic: 60-75 (60-110 Pulse) Respiration 16-22 |
| 3-6 years | Systolic: 95-110 Diastolic: 60-75 (70-120 Pulse) Respiration 20-24 |
| 1-3 years | Systolic: 90-105 Diastolic: 55-70 (80-150 Pulse) Respiration 22-30 |
| cardiac output | The volume of blood the heart pumps each minute |
| systolic blood pressure | The pressure measured when the left ventricle of the heart contracts |
| diastolic blood pressure | The pressure measured when the heart relaxes |
| hypertension | High blood pressure. |
| Hypotension | low blood pressure |
| tilt table test | A test to determine whether a change in a patient’s blood pressure or heart rate due to a change of position is causing symptoms of lightheadedness or fainting. |
| sphygmomanometer | Blood pressure cuff |
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