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Exercise Electro Q & A

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What is ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY?   The recording of an ECG and monitoring of a patient during active/medication induced exercise to diagnose problems that do not occur when the patient is at rest.  
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Name at least 3 other names known for this test?   Exercise tolerance test-treadmill stress test-cardiac stress test- stress ECG- Exercise stess test  
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What is NON-INVASIVE   Does not require entrance into a body cavity, tissue or blood vessel  
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Does a physician need to be present when doing a electrocardiography?   Yes  
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What is NON-INVASIVE   Does not require entrance into a body cavity, tissue or blood vessel  
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Does a physician need to be present when doing a electrocardiography?   Yes (Test Purpose this is the answer)  
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During the Exercise Electrocardiography what is being monitored   ECG-Blood Pressure- Heart Rate - Skin Temp - Oxygen level - Physical appearance  
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What is the MA's most important responsibility during the electrocardiography exercise?   Providing for Safety and be prepared for a 911 emergency  
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As a healthcare provider you may also be responsible for providing what to the patient?   Educate and prepare the patient prior to the procedure  
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What should you instruct the patient to report to you during the test?   ANY Chest pains, dizzines, shortness of breath, or any other symptoms they may have  
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As the MA you should be observing for what?   Abnormalities, physical changes or complaints which could indicate a problem.  
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Failure to report abnormal blood pressure or other complications can result in what?   Severe patient problems and inaccurate test results  
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Electrocardiography evaluates what?   How the heart and blood vessels respond to physical activity  
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Typically performed when a physician suspects what?   (CVD) Coronary Vascular Disease  
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What is a (CVD) Coronary Vascular Disease   Usually due to Atherosclerosis, when plaque forms in the blood vessels from an accumulation of excess fat.  
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ST Depression may indicate what?   Myocardial Ischemia  
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Certain medications may also cause ST Depressions. Name a drug.   Digitalis  
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