Question 1

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain to patients what you see on an ECG printout before giving it to the physician. 
B)  When an abnormal heart rate is shown, report it to the physician immediately. 
C)  Some arrhythmias include an irregular heart rate. 
D)  Ventricular fibrillation will result in death without immediate treatment. 
A)  Explain to patients what you see on an ECG printout before giving it to the physician. 
B)  When an abnormal heart rate is shown, report it to the physician immediately. 
C)  Some arrhythmias include an irregular heart rate. 
D)  Ventricular fibrillation will result in death without immediate treatment.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the patient diary in Holter monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inform the patient of what items to avoid during the test. 
B)  Supply a link to patient activity at the time of any abnormal results. 
C)  Remind the patient about heart-healthy behaviors. 
D)  Provide a place to document the results of the test. 
A)  Inform the patient of what items to avoid during the test. 
B)  Supply a link to patient activity at the time of any abnormal results. 
C)  Remind the patient about heart-healthy behaviors. 
D)  Provide a place to document the results of the test.

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct pairing of asthma therapies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Metered-dose inhalers: commonly used as hand-held devices that deliver preset dosages of aerosol medication when inhaled 
B)  Anti-inflammatory medications: relieve respiratory distress by relaxing the muscles that tighten around the airways 
C)  Nebulizers: breathing machines that force air through a liquid medication that is then swallowed 
D)  Bronchodilators: reduce the mucus production and swelling due to inflammation in the airways 
E)  Oxygen administration by nasal cannulas: extra oxygen that should not be used on patients with COPD 
A)  Metered-dose inhalers: commonly used as hand-held devices that deliver preset dosages of aerosol medication when inhaled 
B)  Anti-inflammatory medications: relieve respiratory distress by relaxing the muscles that tighten around the airways 
C)  Nebulizers: breathing machines that force air through a liquid medication that is then swallowed 
D)  Bronchodilators: reduce the mucus production and swelling due to inflammation in the airways 
E)  Oxygen administration by nasal cannulas: extra oxygen that should not be used on patients with COPD

Question 4

What is the term for an abnormality in heart rhythm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sinus rhythm 
B)  Artifact 
C)  Lead 
D)  Arrhythmia 
A)  Sinus rhythm 
B)  Artifact 
C)  Lead 
D)  Arrhythmia

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Ventricular depolarization
Impulse is delayed at the AV node
Repolarization of the ventricles
Atrial depolarization
Heart is at rest

Accepted Answer

The Answer of QRS complex and Baseline and P wave is...

Question 6

The leads aVR, aVL, and aVF are _______ leads.

Accepted Answer

A)  standard limb 
B)  bipolar 
C)  precordial chest 
D)  augmented unipolar limb 
A)  standard limb 
B)  bipolar 
C)  precordial chest 
D)  augmented unipolar limb

Question 7

______________ is the measurement of the volume and flow of air that is breathed.

Accepted Answer

Spirometry

Question 8

When the patient is anxious, cold, or cannot remain still, which of the following artifacts will appear on the tracing?

Accepted Answer

A)  AC interference 
B)  Wandering baseline 
C)  Electrode interference 
D)  Somatic tremor 
A)  AC interference 
B)  Wandering baseline 
C)  Electrode interference 
D)  Somatic tremor

Question 9

Why is it important for assistants to learn how to read a tracing?

Accepted Answer

A)  To teach the patient how to understand the tracing 
B)  To be able to spot urgent problems 
C)  To make a diagnosis 
D)  All of the above 
A)  To teach the patient how to understand the tracing 
B)  To be able to spot urgent problems 
C)  To make a diagnosis 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

FEV₁ stands for ______________.

Accepted Answer

forced exp

Question 11

Which of the following should be recorded in the Holter monitor diary notebook?

Accepted Answer

A)  When exercising 
B)  When eating 
C)  When having a bowel movement 
D)  When medications are taken 
E)  All of the above 
A)  When exercising 
B)  When eating 
C)  When having a bowel movement 
D)  When medications are taken 
E)  All of the above

Question 12

Item #3 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

atrioventr

Question 13

Which is the correct statement regarding patient instructions prior to performing an FVC spirometer test?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't use a bronchodilator for 2 days before your scheduled test." 
B)  "Smoking and eating is not allowed 14 hours prior to the scheduled test." 
C)  "Wear clothes that may easily be removed from the waist up." 
D)  "The test consists of three steps: Fully inflate the lungs.Fully exhale fast and hard into the mouthpiece.Give full effort and keep exhaling for another 5 seconds." 
A)  "Don't use a bronchodilator for 2 days before your scheduled test." 
B)  "Smoking and eating is not allowed 14 hours prior to the scheduled test." 
C)  "Wear clothes that may easily be removed from the waist up." 
D)  "The test consists of three steps: Fully inflate the lungs.Fully exhale fast and hard into the mouthpiece.Give full effort and keep exhaling for another 5 seconds."

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

What is the purpose of the patient diary in Holter monitoring?

Which of the following is a correct pairing of asthma therapies?

What is the term for an abnormality in heart rhythm?

The leads aVR, aVL, and aVF are _______ leads.

______________ is the measurement of the volume and flow of air that is breathed.

When the patient is anxious, cold, or cannot remain still, which of the following artifacts will appear on the tracing?

Why is it important for assistants to learn how to read a tracing?

FEV₁ stands for ______________.

Which of the following should be recorded in the Holter monitor diary notebook?

Item #3 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Which is the correct statement regarding patient instructions prior to performing an FVC spirometer test?

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Exam 10: Electrocardiography and Spirometry

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

What is the purpose of the patient diary in Holter monitoring?

Which of the following is a correct pairing of asthma therapies?

What is the term for an abnormality in heart rhythm?

The leads aVR, aVL, and aVF are _______ leads.

______________ is the measurement of the volume and flow of air that is breathed.

When the patient is anxious, cold, or cannot remain still, which of the following artifacts will appear on the tracing?

Why is it important for assistants to learn how to read a tracing?

FEV₁ stands for ______________.

Which of the following should be recorded in the Holter monitor diary notebook?

Item #3 on this image of the electrical flow within the heart is the ____________.

Which is the correct statement regarding patient instructions prior to performing an FVC spirometer test?

Introduction to the Laboratory and Safety Training

Regulations, Microscope Setup, and Quality Control

Urinalysis

Blood Collection

Hematology

Chemistry

Immunology

Microbiology

Toxicology

Filters