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ECG Machine Quiz

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Define electrocardiogram -   Printed record of the electrical activity of the heart  
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Define electrocardigraph -   Machine that makes the recording  
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What supplies the electrical power to the machine?   Power cable  
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What voltage does the ECG machine operate at?   110 - 120 Volts  
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What size cycle outlet does the ECG machine operate at?   60 cycle outlet  
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What is suspended in a magnetic field and fluctuates when current passes through the feild?   Galvanometer String  
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What is the name of the writing arm of the machine?   Stylus  
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What two principles does the stylus work on?   1. Under heat - 2. Pressure  
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What carries currect from the patient to the machine?   Patient cable  
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Where is the pt cable grounded?   On both ends  
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What are the extensions called that pick up current from the pt and carry it to the pt cable?   Lead wires  
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What is the minimum # used?   4 limb & 1 chest  
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What are the normal number of lead wires?   4 limb & 6 chest  
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What is used to select the lead required?   Lead selector  
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What are the major positions for the lead selector?   I, II, III, AVR, AVF, AVL, V1 - V6  
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What controls how fast the paper is moving past the stylus?   Paper speed  
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What are the most common paper speeds used?   25 mm & 50 mm  
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The ECG machine is standardized according to what?   Time & Voltage  
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What size deflection would 1 mv of currect cause?   10 mm  
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