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Flavin EKG Ch 42 week 2 2019

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Intensity   The electrocardiograph records both the ___ of the electrical impulses and the actual time it takes for each part of the cardiac cycle to occur.  
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depolarization   When the electrical system of the heart stimulates myocardial cells, ____ occurs, resutling in the contraction of the stimulated heart muscle.  
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precordial   ____ leads measure the electrical activity among six specific points on the chest wall and a point within the heart.  
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standardization   has been determined by international agreement so that an ECG can be interpreted in the same way anywhere in the world.  
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artifact   A ___ is an unwanted, erratic movement of the stylus on the paper caused by outside interference.  
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6   To calculate the heart rate from the ECG recording, count the number of P waves in a ____ second strip (30 large squares) and multiply by 10.  
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PAC   occurs when the atria contract before they should for the next cardiac cycle.  
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shock   An implanted cardioverter-defibrillator, or ICD, monitors the heart rhythm and delivers a(n) ___ to the heart if it detects a dangerous ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation.  
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stress testing   Cardiac ___ is performed to observe and record the patients cardiovascular response to measured exercise challenges.  
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cardiac event monitor   The ______ is a small recording device that can be worn up to 30 days to catch events that are difficult to record in a 24-hour period on a Holter monitor.  
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The ____ to ____ waves are looked at to calculate heart rate.   P  
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Tachycardia is anything ______.   over 100 bpm  
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Bradycardia is anything _______.   below 60 bpm  
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bpm aka ____________   how many times the heart beats.  
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S/S of an MI could be:   chest pain, SOB, jaw pain, pain in the neck radiating down the left arm.  
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Is an EKG and EEG the same?   NO  
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Should you consent your patient prior to obtaining an EKG?   YES  
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The name of the heart Dr is?   Cardiologist  
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What does it mean if you have a flat line in one of the spaces on your EKG?   The lead did not have good conduction or popped off.  
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What does using alcohol on the skin do?   Removes oils and topical elements from the skin allowing for better conduction.  
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Lifestyle can have a huge impact on heart disease. What are some things you can change or be mindful of?   Diet, manage stress, exercise.  
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