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chapter 45 cardiology procedures

front 1

which procedure is frequently used in the diagnosis of the heart disease and dysfunction?

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electrocardiogram

front 2

a heart is a

back 2

four chambered pump

front 3

which of the following is a portable lightweight device that allows you to quickly administer the test in turn allowing the provider to make efficient cardiology assessments ?

back 3

computer based electrocardiograph

front 4

on the non digital electrocardiograph the ________ a heated pen-like instrument produces a printed representation on the ECG paper.

back 4

stylus

front 5

An ECG can detect

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disturbances on heart rhythm

front 6

the standardization mark should be indicated _______ of each lead to provide a reliable reading

back 6

in the front

front 7

to prepare for performing an ECG you should look over the lead wires and cables to make sure there are no _______ or damage and check to be sure the clips are attached correctly and are in proper working order.

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cracks

front 8

When preparing a patient for an ECG. What should you tell the patient?

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the machine does not put electricity into the body

front 9

What can you do with the sensitivity dial if the ECG tracing is too large?

back 9

Turn down to 1/2

front 10

irregularities in the hearts rhythm are known as?

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arrhythmias

front 11

what might patients with various neurological disorders produce on an ECG tracing

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muscle voltage artifacts

front 12

For which type of patients are exercise ECG stress test sometimes ordered on a routine basis?

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those with a high risk of developing heart disease

front 13

When patients are wearing a Holter Monitor they should be instructed to

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continue daily activities

front 14

ventricular tachycardia

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three or more PVC's occurring at a rate of 150 to 250 BPM

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premature ventricular contractions

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beat that occurs early in the cycle is followed by a pause

front 16

premature atrial contractions

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cardiac cycle that occurs before the next cycle is due

front 17

pacemaker arrhythmias

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shows up as vertical signals that represent the electrical activity

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paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

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heart range from 160 to 250 BPM

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atrial fibrilation

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heart rate can range from 400 to 500 BPM

front 20

when instructing a patient on the stress test procedure what should you instruct the patient ?

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wear lose clothing

front 21

An echocardiography is a ________ diagnostic tool that tests the structure and function of the heart through sound waves.

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noninvasive

front 22

how many hours does a patient wear a Holter Monitor for

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24

front 23

the total time a stress test is approximately _____ minutes

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60

front 24

which equipment is designed to provide counter shock to convert cardiac arrhythmias into regular sinus rhythm?

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Defibrillator