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EKG Ch 1
Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| auscultated blood pressure | Blood pressure determined while listening with a stethoscope. |
| automatic external defibrillator (AED) | A lightweight, portable device that recognizes abnormal rhythm and determines if the rhythm is considered a “shockable rhythm.” |
| cardiac output | The volume of blood the heart pumps each minute. |
| 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. |
| cardiovascular disease (CVD) | Disease related to the heart and blood vessels (veins and arteries). |
| 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. |
| Code Blue | A code blue indicates a medical emergency such as cardiac or respiratory arrest and notifies healthcare providers that assistance is needed immediately. |
| coronary artery disease (CAD) | Narrowing of the arteries of the heart, causing a reduction of blood flow. |
| defibrillator | A machine that produces and sends an electrical shock to the heart in an attempt to correct the electrical pattern of the heart. |
| diastolic blood pressure | The blood pressure measured when the heart relaxes, representing the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times; the number corresponding to the last Korotkoff sound heard when performing an auscultated blood pressure. |
| dysrhythmia | Abnormal heartbeat. |
| ECG monitor (telemetry) technician | An individual who has the technical knowledge and skills to view and evaluate the electrical tracings of patients’ hearts on an oscilloscope and, when necessary, alert the appropriate healthcare professional to treat abnormalities. |
| electrocardiogram (ECG) | A tracing of the heart’s electrical activity recorded by an electrocardiograph. |
| electrocardiograph | An instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart. |
| electrocardiograph (ECG) technician | An individual who has the technical skills and knowledge to record an ECG and prepare it for the physician. |
| ethics | Standards of behavior and concepts of right and wrong. |
| event monitor | An event monitor is a battery-powered portable device that the patient controls to record the heart's electrical activity (ECG) when symptoms occur. |
| filtering facepiece respiratory (FFR) | Specialized PPE mask to be worn when caring for patients with or with the potential for respiratory illnesses or contagious diseases. |
| healthcare provider | The scope of practice of each healthcare provider will determine the extent of the interpretation and treatment of each of the cardiac dysrhythmias or conditions. Each specific scope is determined by the licensure of each state. |
| hypertension | High blood pressure. |
| hypotension | A lower than normal blood pressure that can cause reduction of blood flow to vital organs. |
| 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. |
| law | Rules of conduct enforced by a controlling authority such as the government. |
| libel | Writing defamatory words about someone; this is both illegal and unethical. |
| medical professional liability | Legal responsibility of healthcare professionals for their performance. |
| myocardial infarction (MI) (heart attack) | Occlusion (blockage) of one or more of the coronary arteries causing lack of oxygen to the heart and death of the muscle tissue. |
| personal protective equipment (PPE) | Devices such as gloves, gowns, face masks or shields, and eye protection designed to protect a healthcare worker from sources of infection. |
| slander | Making derogatory remarks about someone that jeopardizes his or her reputation or means of livelihood; slander is both illegal and unethical. |
| standard precautions | Procedures, used with all patients, which are designed to prevent the spread of infection, such as performing hand hygiene and wearing gloves. |
| stat | Immediately. |
| sphygmomanometer | blood pressure cuff. |
| systolic blood pressure | The blood pressure measured when the left ventricle of the heart contracts; the number corresponding with the first Korotkoff sound heard when performing an auscultated blood pressure. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| vital signs | Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain assessment. |
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