Question 1

Item #4 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Item #4 on this image of the...

Question 2

PVC stands for ______________.

Accepted Answer

premature ventricula

Question 3

Item #5 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

bundle bra

Question 4

Tracings other than from the heart or lungs that interfere with the interpretation of the ECG or spirometer recordings are called _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tracings other than from the heart or...

Question 5

A test that measures how fast a person can exhale is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

peak flow

Question 6

If the patient asks if he or she will feel any discomfort during the ECG procedure, what is an appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't worry, we do this routinely every day." 
B)  "If you feel any sparks, please let me know immediately." 
C)  "This procedure does not hurt and does not send electricity through you." 
D)  "A little discomfort is normal." 
A)  "Don't worry, we do this routinely every day." 
B)  "If you feel any sparks, please let me know immediately." 
C)  "This procedure does not hurt and does not send electricity through you." 
D)  "A little discomfort is normal."

Question 7

________________ is defined as ambulatory ECG monitoring.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ is defined as ambulatory ECG monitoring....

Question 8

The long strip of ECG cycles (or complexes) found at the bottom of a three-channel ECG or computerized ECG recording is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the artifact strip. 
B)  the rhythm strip. 
C)  bradycardia. 
D)  the stress strip. 
E)  the monitor strip. 
A)  the artifact strip. 
B)  the rhythm strip. 
C)  bradycardia. 
D)  the stress strip. 
E)  the monitor strip.

Question 9

Which of the following ECG lead descriptions is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  V₁ is placed on left side of sternum in the fourth intercostal space. 
B)  aVR is an augmented unipolar lead. 
C)  Lead II is typically used as a "rhythm strip." 
D)  V₄ is placed on the fifth intercostal space in line with the middle of the left collar bone. 
E)  Lead III is a bipolar lead from the left arm and left leg. 
A)  V₁ is placed on left side of sternum in the fourth intercostal space. 
B)  aVR is an augmented unipolar lead. 
C)  Lead II is typically used as a "rhythm strip." 
D)  V₄ is placed on the fifth intercostal space in line with the middle of the left collar bone. 
E)  Lead III is a bipolar lead from the left arm and left leg.

Question 10

COPD stands for ______________.

Accepted Answer

chronic ob

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding the ECG tracing paper is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The smallest squares are 5 mm ´ 5 mm. 
B)  The sensitivity to 1 millivolt of electricity should deflect upward 20 mm. 
C)  The standardized speed of the paper should move 25 mm/second. 
D)  If a large heartbeat needs to be diminished on the graph, the sensitivity should be set at 2 times to magnify the recording. 
A)  The smallest squares are 5 mm ´ 5 mm. 
B)  The sensitivity to 1 millivolt of electricity should deflect upward 20 mm. 
C)  The standardized speed of the paper should move 25 mm/second. 
D)  If a large heartbeat needs to be diminished on the graph, the sensitivity should be set at 2 times to magnify the recording.

Question 12

When preparing a patient for an ECG, dry shaving the hair from the chest and/or legs sites is necessary because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the ECG is easier to standardize. 
B)  it is necessary to clearly see the chest sites. 
C)  it improves the contact between the skin and the electrodes. 
D)  it is no longer necessary to shave hair at any of the sites. 
A)  the ECG is easier to standardize. 
B)  it is necessary to clearly see the chest sites. 
C)  it improves the contact between the skin and the electrodes. 
D)  it is no longer necessary to shave hair at any of the sites.

Question 13

What does the assistant do during Holter monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepare and instruct the patient. 
B)  Check the battery. 
C)  Apply and remove the monitor. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  Prepare and instruct the patient. 
B)  Check the battery. 
C)  Apply and remove the monitor. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 14

____________ is when the heart rhythm is within normal limits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is when the heart rhythm is...

Question 15

A patient's spirometer results are compared to the predicted values of a control group of others who share all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure. 
B)  weight. 
C)  gender and age. 
D)  race. 
E)  height. 
A)  blood pressure. 
B)  weight. 
C)  gender and age. 
D)  race. 
E)  height.

Question 16

Which of the following ECG artifacts and their corrective actions is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interrupted baseline: Check the ECG instrument to see if it temporarily stopped during testing, and then repeat the test. 
B)  AC interference: Check to see if the power cord on the ECG or the power from other diagnostic instruments (i.e., X-ray machines) is running parallel to the exam table and adjust the table or wires to a 90% angle. 
C)  Somatic tremors: Check the electrodes and find the one that is causing the tremors. 
D)  Wandering baseline: Apply a warm blanket to make the patient more comfortable. 
A)  Interrupted baseline: Check the ECG instrument to see if it temporarily stopped during testing, and then repeat the test. 
B)  AC interference: Check to see if the power cord on the ECG or the power from other diagnostic instruments (i.e., X-ray machines) is running parallel to the exam table and adjust the table or wires to a 90% angle. 
C)  Somatic tremors: Check the electrodes and find the one that is causing the tremors. 
D)  Wandering baseline: Apply a warm blanket to make the patient more comfortable.

Question 17

Item #1 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.
   
________________

Accepted Answer

sinoatrial

Question 18

ECG stands for ______________.

Accepted Answer

electrocar

Question 19

Which is the correct statement regarding patient preparation for an ECG?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the patients disrobe, except for underwear, and cover themselves with a blanket for warmth. 
B)  Let them know that they may chew gum in order to be relaxed during the procedure. 
C)  Make sure their legs and arms are relaxed by allowing their feet to turn out and placing their thumbs under their legs if the table is too narrow to support their arms. 
D)  Have the patients hold their breath during the 60 seconds of testing. 
A)  Have the patients disrobe, except for underwear, and cover themselves with a blanket for warmth. 
B)  Let them know that they may chew gum in order to be relaxed during the procedure. 
C)  Make sure their legs and arms are relaxed by allowing their feet to turn out and placing their thumbs under their legs if the table is too narrow to support their arms. 
D)  Have the patients hold their breath during the 60 seconds of testing.

Question 20

Item #7 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Item #7 on this image of the...

Item #4 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

PVC stands for ______________.

Item #5 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Tracings other than from the heart or lungs that interfere with the interpretation of the ECG or spirometer recordings are called _________________.

A test that measures how fast a person can exhale is called a(n) ____________________.

If the patient asks if he or she will feel any discomfort during the ECG procedure, what is an appropriate response?

________________ is defined as ambulatory ECG monitoring.

The long strip of ECG cycles (or complexes) found at the bottom of a three-channel ECG or computerized ECG recording is referred to as:

Which of the following ECG lead descriptions is incorrect?

COPD stands for ______________.

Which of the following statements regarding the ECG tracing paper is correct?

When preparing a patient for an ECG, dry shaving the hair from the chest and/or legs sites is necessary because:

What does the assistant do during Holter monitoring?

____________ is when the heart rhythm is within normal limits.

A patient's spirometer results are compared to the predicted values of a control group of others who share all the following except:

Which of the following ECG artifacts and their corrective actions is correct?

Item #1 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the . ____

ECG stands for ______________.

Which is the correct statement regarding patient preparation for an ECG?

Item #7 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

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Exam 10: Electrocardiography and Spirometry

Item #4 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

PVC stands for ______________.

Item #5 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Tracings other than from the heart or lungs that interfere with the interpretation of the ECG or spirometer recordings are called _________________.

A test that measures how fast a person can exhale is called a(n) ____________________.

If the patient asks if he or she will feel any discomfort during the ECG procedure, what is an appropriate response?

________________ is defined as ambulatory ECG monitoring.

The long strip of ECG cycles (or complexes) found at the bottom of a three-channel ECG or computerized ECG recording is referred to as:

Which of the following ECG lead descriptions is incorrect?

COPD stands for ______________.

Which of the following statements regarding the ECG tracing paper is correct?

When preparing a patient for an ECG, dry shaving the hair from the chest and/or legs sites is necessary because:

What does the assistant do during Holter monitoring?

____________ is when the heart rhythm is within normal limits.

A patient's spirometer results are compared to the predicted values of a control group of others who share all the following except:

Which of the following ECG artifacts and their corrective actions is correct?

Item #1 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________. ________________

ECG stands for ______________.

Which is the correct statement regarding patient preparation for an ECG?

Item #7 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

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Item #1 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the . ____