Question 1

If ECG artifacts are seen in leads I and III, Einthoven's triangle will indicate which limb electrode is interfering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left arm (L
A)  
B)  Left leg (LL) 
C)  Right arm (R
A)  
D)  Right leg (RL) 
A)  Left arm (L
A)  
B)  Left leg (LL) 
C)  Right arm (R
A)  
D)  Right leg (RL) A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Quality Control-Spirometer Calibration?

Accepted Answer

A)  The calibration is usually done with a 6-liter syringe. 
B)  The calibration should be done once a week. 
C)  Two factors that could affect the calibration results are the proper temperature and elevation settings for the testing area. 
D)  The mouthpiece of the spirometer is applied to the syringe and the air is slowly pushed into the spirometer for 6 seconds. 
A)  The calibration is usually done with a 6-liter syringe. 
B)  The calibration should be done once a week. 
C)  Two factors that could affect the calibration results are the proper temperature and elevation settings for the testing area. 
D)  The mouthpiece of the spirometer is applied to the syringe and the air is slowly pushed into the spirometer for 6 seconds. C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is correct concerning "peak expiratory flow" screening and monitoring with a peak flow meter?

Accepted Answer

A)  When using the peak flow meter, it is important to exhale into the monitor at a steady rate for 6 seconds. 
B)  The peak flow meter displays the same FVC result as the spirometer, which is the total volume of air exhaled from the lungs over 6 seconds of time. 
C)  Daily peak flow monitoring is useful for patients with COPD to determine if they need to seek emergency medical care and to see if their medications are working. 
D)  The physician must be notified if the peak flow meter is in the green zone. 
A)  When using the peak flow meter, it is important to exhale into the monitor at a steady rate for 6 seconds. 
B)  The peak flow meter displays the same FVC result as the spirometer, which is the total volume of air exhaled from the lungs over 6 seconds of time. 
C)  Daily peak flow monitoring is useful for patients with COPD to determine if they need to seek emergency medical care and to see if their medications are working. 
D)  The physician must be notified if the peak flow meter is in the green zone. C

Question 4

Which of the following statements is incorrect when describing the following spirometer results during a patient's maneuver?

Accepted Answer

A)  The FVC is the total volume of air that was expelled during the maneuver. 
B)  The FEV₁ is the volume of air expelled in the first second during the maneuver. 
C)  The FET is the actual length of time the patient exhaled in seconds during the maneuver. 
D)  The FEV₁/FVC ratio should be under 80% in a healthy individual. 
A)  The FVC is the total volume of air that was expelled during the maneuver. 
B)  The FEV₁ is the volume of air expelled in the first second during the maneuver. 
C)  The FET is the actual length of time the patient exhaled in seconds during the maneuver. 
D)  The FEV₁/FVC ratio should be under 80% in a healthy individual.

Question 5

How many successful maneuvers (i.e., when the spirometer reports "Good Test") are desired when screening a patient's lung capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  2 
D)  Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D)  issues may not produce a "good test," so do not exceed 8 maneuvers. 
E)  Both c and d are correct. 
A)  1 
B)  10 
C)  2 
D)  Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
D)  issues may not produce a "good test," so do not exceed 8 maneuvers. 
E)  Both c and d are correct.

Question 6

The chambers of the heart that pump the blood out of the heart to the lungs and the body are the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chambers of the heart that pump...

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: LL
LA
RA
RL
V₁-₆

Accepted Answer

The Answer of White and Black and Red and Green is...

Question 8

The major difference between a Holter monitor and an ECG test is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Holter monitor records the activity of the heart and lung and the ECG only records the activity of the heart. 
B)  Holter monitor is commonly used, whereas the ECG is rarely used. 
C)  ECG requires daily patient cooperation, whereas the Holter monitor does not. 
D)  Holter monitor test takes 24 hours or more to record, whereas the ECG test takes less than 5 minutes to record. 
A)  Holter monitor records the activity of the heart and lung and the ECG only records the activity of the heart. 
B)  Holter monitor is commonly used, whereas the ECG is rarely used. 
C)  ECG requires daily patient cooperation, whereas the Holter monitor does not. 
D)  Holter monitor test takes 24 hours or more to record, whereas the ECG test takes less than 5 minutes to record.

Question 9

The relaxation phase in the heart when there is no electrical activity within the cardiac muscle is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The relaxation phase in the heart when...

Question 10

A fast heart rate is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fast heart rate is referred to...

Question 11

Which of the following statements is inappropriate (negative) when coaching a spirometry maneuver?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Keep your eyes on the screen." 
B)  "I need you to blow until I say stop." 
C)  "You didn't blow hard enough." 
D)  "Seal your lips firmly around the mouthpiece so all your breath is captured." 
A)  "Keep your eyes on the screen." 
B)  "I need you to blow until I say stop." 
C)  "You didn't blow hard enough." 
D)  "Seal your lips firmly around the mouthpiece so all your breath is captured."

Question 12

The node that sends out an electrical impulse that starts the heartbeat is the _______________.

Accepted Answer

SA node
si

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding the systemic circulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The blood is sent to the lungs via the left atrium. 
B)  The blood from the body enters the left atrium of the heart. 
C)  The blood from the lungs enters the right atrium. 
D)  The blood is sent to the body via the left ventricle into the aorta. 
A)  The blood is sent to the lungs via the left atrium. 
B)  The blood from the body enters the left atrium of the heart. 
C)  The blood from the lungs enters the right atrium. 
D)  The blood is sent to the body via the left ventricle into the aorta.

Question 14

___________ is the contraction phase of the heart when the cardiac muscle is being stimulated by electrical impulses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ is the contraction phase of the...

Question 15

Item #2 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Item #2 on this image of the...

Question 16

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Einthoven used three limbs to create the first three ECG leads: I, II, III. 
B)  The first three leads were bipolar leads. 
C)  The left leg limb was used as a ground. 
D)  His lead I consisted of the right arm and the left arm. 
A)  Einthoven used three limbs to create the first three ECG leads: I, II, III. 
B)  The first three leads were bipolar leads. 
C)  The left leg limb was used as a ground. 
D)  His lead I consisted of the right arm and the left arm.

Question 17

Einthoven used buckets of electrolyte solution in his initial electrocardiogram (ECG).These have now been replaced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a galvanometer. 
B)  sensors (electrodes). 
C)  lead wires. 
D)  an amplifier. 
A)  a galvanometer. 
B)  sensors (electrodes). 
C)  lead wires. 
D)  an amplifier.

Question 18

Which is the correct order of locating and placing the chest electrodes?

Accepted Answer

A)  V₁, V₂, V₃, V₄, V₅, V₆ 
B)  V₁, V₃, V₂, V₄, V₆, V₅ 
C)  V₁, V₄, V₃, V₂, V₅, V₆ 
D)  V₁, V₂, V₄, V₃, V₅, V₆ 
A)  V₁, V₂, V₃, V₄, V₅, V₆ 
B)  V₁, V₃, V₂, V₄, V₆, V₅ 
C)  V₁, V₄, V₃, V₂, V₅, V₆ 
D)  V₁, V₂, V₄, V₃, V₅, V₆

Question 19

FVC stands for ______________.

Accepted Answer

forced vit

Question 20

Item #6 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Item #6 on this image of the...

If ECG artifacts are seen in leads I and III, Einthoven's triangle will indicate which limb electrode is interfering?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Quality Control-Spirometer Calibration?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning "peak expiratory flow" screening and monitoring with a peak flow meter?

Which of the following statements is incorrect when describing the following spirometer results during a patient's maneuver?

How many successful maneuvers (i.e., when the spirometer reports "Good Test") are desired when screening a patient's lung capacity?

The chambers of the heart that pump the blood out of the heart to the lungs and the body are the ____________________.

The major difference between a Holter monitor and an ECG test is the:

The relaxation phase in the heart when there is no electrical activity within the cardiac muscle is called ____________________.

A fast heart rate is referred to as ____________________.

Which of the following statements is inappropriate (negative) when coaching a spirometry maneuver?

The node that sends out an electrical impulse that starts the heartbeat is the _______________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the systemic circulation?

___________ is the contraction phase of the heart when the cardiac muscle is being stimulated by electrical impulses.

Item #2 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Einthoven used buckets of electrolyte solution in his initial electrocardiogram (ECG).These have now been replaced by:

Which is the correct order of locating and placing the chest electrodes?

FVC stands for ______________.

Item #6 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

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Exam 10: Electrocardiography and Spirometry

If ECG artifacts are seen in leads I and III, Einthoven's triangle will indicate which limb electrode is interfering?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding Quality Control-Spirometer Calibration?

Which of the following statements is correct concerning "peak expiratory flow" screening and monitoring with a peak flow meter?

Which of the following statements is incorrect when describing the following spirometer results during a patient's maneuver?

How many successful maneuvers (i.e., when the spirometer reports "Good Test") are desired when screening a patient's lung capacity?

The chambers of the heart that pump the blood out of the heart to the lungs and the body are the ____________________.

The major difference between a Holter monitor and an ECG test is the:

The relaxation phase in the heart when there is no electrical activity within the cardiac muscle is called ____________________.

A fast heart rate is referred to as ____________________.

Which of the following statements is inappropriate (negative) when coaching a spirometry maneuver?

The node that sends out an electrical impulse that starts the heartbeat is the _______________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the systemic circulation?

___________ is the contraction phase of the heart when the cardiac muscle is being stimulated by electrical impulses.

Item #2 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Einthoven used buckets of electrolyte solution in his initial electrocardiogram (ECG).These have now been replaced by:

Which is the correct order of locating and placing the chest electrodes?

FVC stands for ______________.

Item #6 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

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Regulations, Microscope Setup, and Quality Control

Urinalysis

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Hematology

Chemistry

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Microbiology

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