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Ch 50 Electrocardiography, Ch 51 Pulmonary Function

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electrocardiogram   -ECG / EKG -record produced by electrocardiography  
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electrical cardiac cycle   one set of PQRST waves  
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P wave   atrial depolarization (contraction) as initiated by the SA node  
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QRS complex   ventricular depolarization (contraction)  
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T wave   repolarization (returning to a resting / relaxed state)  
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artifact   errors on EKG rhythm strips caused by a variety of factors including somatic (muscle) tremors, wandering baseline (poor contact with skin), and 60-cycle or AC current interference  
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V1   4th intercostal space, right sternal border  
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V2   4th intercostal space, left sternal border  
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V3   Midway between V2 and V4  
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V4   5th intercostal space, below nipple, left of midclavicular line  
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V5   Left of anterior axillary fold, in line with V4  
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V6   Left of MIDAXILLARY, in line with V4 and V5  
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Lead I   right arm to left arm (top of triangle)  
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Lead II   right arm to left leg (right side of triangle)  
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Lead III   left arm to left leg (left side of triangle)  
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AVR   Right arm + midpoint of left arm and left leg  
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AVL   Left arm + midpoint of right arm and left leg  
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AVF   Left leg + midpoint of right arm and left arm  
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EKG paper   moves at speed of 25 mm/sec in all machines  
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2 types of EKG machines   -single channel (one lead at a time) -multichannel (all 12 leads simultaneously)  
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MA's responsibility when recording an EKG   produce a clear and accurate tracing for each patient  
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When do you change from 25 mm/sec to 50 mm/sec   when the heart rate is rapid, such as tachycardia  
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chest leads   precordial leads  
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intercostal space   space between ribs  
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sinus bradycardia (abn strip)   normal cycles but less than 60 bpm  
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sinus tachycardia (abn strip)   normal cycles but more than 100 bpm  
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ventricular fibrillation (abn strip)   -waves are irregular and rounded -contractions uncoordinated  
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ventricular tachycardia (abn strip)   -3 or more consecutive pvc's -complexes are wide/tall and bizarre in appearance  
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rhythm strip   run on lead II for 20 seconds  
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inspiration strip   run on lead II for 10 seconds while pt is holding breath  
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Multiple Gated Acquisition Scan   -MUGA -test to check perfusion in myocardium -does not require exercise  
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Holter monitor   -recorded for 24 hour period -uses 5 disposable chest sensors  
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pacemakers   -electronic devices that help heart maintain normal rhythm -increases heart rate in bradycardia -decreases heart rate in tachycardia  
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Pulmonary Function Tests   -PFTs -are a part of a pt's yearly physical to determine a baseline study of their lung function  
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Total Lung Capacity   -TLC -volume of the lungs at peak inspiration - = tidal vol + exp reserve vol + insp reserve vol + residual vol  
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Inspiratory Capacity   -IC -amt of air that can be inhaled after normal expiration  
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Vital Capacity   -VC -amt of air that can be exhaled following forced inspiration and including maximum expiration  
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pulmonary conditions   -coughing -wheezing -cyanosis -rales - crackles heard when listening to the chest -hemoptysis - blood in sputum  
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rales   -pulmonary condition -crackles heard when listening to the chest  
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hemoptysis   -pulmonary condition -blood in sputum  
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Disorders of Respiratory System (5)   -hay fever -pneumonia -pleuritis -pneumothorax -hemothorax  
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hay fever   disorder of respiratory system -aka allergic rhinitis -allergic rxn to dust, pollen, etc that causes runny nose, sneezing, and congestion  
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pneumonia   disorder of respiratory system -inflammation or fluid fills the alveoli -due to infection caused by bacteria, virus, or fungus  
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pleuritis   disorder of respiratory system -aka pleurisy -inflammation of the lining of the chest wall and lungs -sharp pain upon inspiration -can develop after other lung infections, trauma, or diseases  
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pneumothorax   disorder of respiratory system -collapsed lung -caused by buildup of air / gases that accumulate in pleura (space between chest wall and lungs)  
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hemothorax   disorder of respiratory system -collection of blood in pleura -most commonly caused by chest trauma  
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spirometry   -non-invasive test that measures the ability of the lungs to exhale -reflects elasticity, ability to ventilate, and strength of respiratory muscles  
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pulmonary volumes (4)   1. Tidal volume 2. Expiratory Reserve Volume 3. Inspiratory Reserve Volume 4. Residual Volume  
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Pulmonary Capacities (4)   1. Total lung capacity 2. Vital capacity 3. inspiratory capacity 4. functional residual capacity  
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Expiratory Reserve Volume   -ERV -max amt of air left that can be exhaled after normal expiration  
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Forced Vital Capacity   -FVC -Amt of air that can be forcefully exhaled from a max inhaltion  
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peak flow meter   -measures the pt's ability to move air into and out of the lungs -MA's responsibility to teach pt and family ht use it -usually average three tries -pt should keep a daily log of results  
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oxygen saturation   -measured in % -determines the Oxygen content of arterial blood -can determine dangerous levels even before hypoxia sets in  
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nebulizer   -delivers medication via aerosol to deeper areas of lungs -can be done in office or at home -in office, check drug 3 times before mixing with diluent  
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inhaler   -holds about 200 doses of prescribed med -can be used alone or with spacer -often misused, resulting in inadequate treatments  
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