EKG Analysis Exam 1

• Cardiovascular Disease is a disease related to the heart and blood vessels (veins and arteries)
• Electrocardiogram is a tracing of the heart’s electrical activity recorded by an electrocardiograph
• Coronary Artery Disease is the narrowing of the arteries of the heart, causing a reduction of blood flow
• Standard Precautions are procedures used with all patients to prevent the spread of infection, such as performing hand hygiene and wearing gloves
• Electrocardiograph is an instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
• Defibrillator is a machine that produces and sends an electrical shock to the heart in an attempt to correct the electrical pattern of the heart
• Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that recognizes abnormal rhythm and determines if the rhythm is considered a shockable rhythm
• Isolation Precautions are the second level of steps taken to prevent the spread of infection
• An ECG machine records the electrical activity of the heart. True
• Standard precautions are guidelines written for healthcare providers to help prevent the spread of infection. True
• A transtelephonic monitor transmits an ECG over the Internet. True
• The normal range for an adult’s pulse is 60 - 100 beats per minute
• Which physician received a Nobel Prize for inventing the electrocardiograph? Willem Einthoven
• The main responsibility of an ECG monitor technician is to view and evaluate ECG tracings on an electronic display and alert healthcare professionals when abnormalities appear
• Which of the following is a reason for performing an ECG? To evaluate heart conditions
• A defibrillator can be used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm
• Transtelephonic monitoring allows for information to be transmitted over a telephone
• A continuous ECG monitor is used most commonly in a physician’s office
• A person whose blood pressure has been above normal for two or more doctor visits may be diagnosed with hypertension
• To write derogatory words about a patient is slander
• Your most important duties include watching an ECG tracing and notifying the physician of abnormalities. You are most likely an ECG monitoring technician
• Which of the following measures help ensure that your patient’s information is protected? HIPAA
• What amount of time is the respiration rate count based upon? 60 seconds
• What is the single most important procedure you can perform to prevent the spread of infection? Hand Hygiene
• When speaking to a person who is hard of hearing, it is important to speak slowly and distinctly
• Which of the following is not considered a vital sign? Pain assessment
• Which of the following is the most common pulse point for measuring an adult’s pulse? Radial Artery
• The systolic blood pressure represents the blood pressure when the left ventricle contracts
• A patient’s pulse is an indirect measurement of cardiac output
• Which of the following is not a specific type of isolation precaution? AIDS precautions
• Libel is an act of making derogatory remarks about someone. True
• Because an ECG is not an invasive procedure, it is not necessary to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing this procedure under any circumstances. False
• The normal range for an adult's pulse is: 60 - 100 beats per minute
• A STAT EKG is done immediately.
• A continuous EKG monitor is used most commonly in a(n) hospital.
• Which of the following is not considered vital sign? Urinary Output
• The normal range for respirations in adults is: 12 to 20 breaths per minute.
• Left Ventricle: heart chamber that pumps blood to the body, known as the workhorse of the heart
• Tricuspid Valve: valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle; prevents backflow of blood into the right atrium
• Left Atrium: the left upper chamber of the heart, which receives blood from the lungs