Question 1

The patient wants an exercise EKG.To ensure the electrodes stay remain in the proper position,what precautions should be taken?

Accepted Answer

The EKG should be secured to make sure t

Question 2

When looking at the ECG graph paper,you notice the 'P-R' interval is exactly the same distance of one of the larger squares.What is this distance?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 millivolt 
B)  1 second 
C)  0.04 seconds 
D)  0.20 seconds 
A)  1 millivolt 
B)  1 second 
C)  0.04 seconds 
D)  0.20 seconds

Question 3

Place the steps of the heart's conduction system in the order in which the electrical activity travels through this system.
I.Bundle of HIS
II.Right and left bundle branches
III.SA node
IV.AV node
V.Purkinje fibers

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, III, IV, and V 
B)  III, IV, I, II, and V 
C)  III, I, V, II, and IV 
D)  III, IV, II, I, and V 
A)  I, II, III, IV, and V 
B)  III, IV, I, II, and V 
C)  III, I, V, II, and IV 
D)  III, IV, II, I, and V

Question 4

Which of the following waves in an ECG tracing represents atrial depolarization?

Accepted Answer

A)  'P' wave 
B)  'QRS'complex 
C)  'T' wave 
D)  'U' wave 
A)  'P' wave 
B)  'QRS'complex 
C)  'T' wave 
D)  'U' wave

Question 5

When a stimulus causes the ventricles to contract in an unorganized pattern,then ____________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  atrial fibrillation 
B)  ventricular fibrillation 
C)  a sinus tachycardia 
D)  a normal sinus rhythm 
A)  atrial fibrillation 
B)  ventricular fibrillation 
C)  a sinus tachycardia 
D)  a normal sinus rhythm

Question 6

When the heart is stimulated and contracts,this is termed _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  depolarization. 
B)  repolarization. 
C)  pacing. 
D)  voltage. 
A)  depolarization. 
B)  repolarization. 
C)  pacing. 
D)  voltage.

Question 7

Cleaning the patient's skin with isopropyl alcohol,using more electrode cream,or cleaning the electrode contacts and connections can help with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wandering baseline 
B)  Determining the area of myocardial infarction 
C)  Determining the presence of a 'P' wave 
D)  Differentiation between right or left axis deviation 
A)  Wandering baseline 
B)  Determining the area of myocardial infarction 
C)  Determining the presence of a 'P' wave 
D)  Differentiation between right or left axis deviation

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT normally a cause of ECG artifact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient motion artifact 
B)  Wandering baseline 
C)  60 Hz artifact 
D)  Cell phone interference 
A)  Patient motion artifact 
B)  Wandering baseline 
C)  60 Hz artifact 
D)  Cell phone interference

The patient wants an exercise EKG.To ensure the electrodes stay remain in the proper position,what precautions should be taken?

When looking at the ECG graph paper,you notice the 'P-R' interval is exactly the same distance of one of the larger squares.What is this distance?

Place the steps of the heart's conduction system in the order in which the electrical activity travels through this system. I.Bundle of HIS II.Right and left bundle branches III.SA node IV.AV node V.Purkinje fibers

Which of the following waves in an ECG tracing represents atrial depolarization?

When a stimulus causes the ventricles to contract in an unorganized pattern,then ____________ occurs.

When the heart is stimulated and contracts,this is termed _____________.

Cleaning the patient's skin with isopropyl alcohol,using more electrode cream,or cleaning the electrode contacts and connections can help with which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT normally a cause of ECG artifact?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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Exam 6: Electrocardiography

The patient wants an exercise EKG.To ensure the electrodes stay remain in the proper position,what precautions should be taken?

When looking at the ECG graph paper,you notice the 'P-R' interval is exactly the same distance of one of the larger squares.What is this distance?

Place the steps of the heart's conduction system in the order in which the electrical activity travels through this system. I.Bundle of HIS II.Right and left bundle branches III.SA node IV.AV node V.Purkinje fibers

Which of the following waves in an ECG tracing represents atrial depolarization?

When a stimulus causes the ventricles to contract in an unorganized pattern,then ____________ occurs.

When the heart is stimulated and contracts,this is termed _____________.

Cleaning the patient's skin with isopropyl alcohol,using more electrode cream,or cleaning the electrode contacts and connections can help with which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT normally a cause of ECG artifact?

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

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