front 1 which procedure is frequently used in the diagnosis of the heart disease and dysfunction? | back 1 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 | back 5 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. | back 7 cracks |
front 8 When preparing a patient for an ECG. What should you tell the patient? | back 8 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? | back 10 arrhythmias |
front 11 what might patients with various neurological disorders produce on an ECG tracing | back 11 muscle voltage artifacts |
front 12 For which type of patients are exercise ECG stress test sometimes ordered on a routine basis? | back 12 those with a high risk of developing heart disease |
front 13 When patients are wearing a Holter Monitor they should be instructed to | back 13 continue daily activities |
front 14 ventricular tachycardia | back 14 three or more PVC's occurring at a rate of 150 to 250 BPM |
front 15 premature ventricular contractions | back 15 beat that occurs early in the cycle is followed by a pause |
front 16 premature atrial contractions | back 16 cardiac cycle that occurs before the next cycle is due |
front 17 pacemaker arrhythmias | back 17 shows up as vertical signals that represent the electrical activity |
front 18 paroxysmal atrial tachycardia | back 18 heart range from 160 to 250 BPM |
front 19 atrial fibrilation | back 19 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 ? | back 20 wear lose clothing |
front 21 An echocardiography is a ________ diagnostic tool that tests the structure and function of the heart through sound waves. | back 21 noninvasive |
front 22 how many hours does a patient wear a Holter Monitor for | back 22 24 |
front 23 the total time a stress test is approximately _____ minutes | back 23 60 |
front 24 which equipment is designed to provide counter shock to convert cardiac arrhythmias into regular sinus rhythm? | back 24 Defibrillator |