Automatic external defibrillator AED Correct Ans-Device that enables lay rescuers to help a
patient with sudden cardiac arrest. Available in public and/or private places with large
numbers of people
Basic understandings of an ECG technician Correct Ans-Medical law and ethics, patient
safety and infection control, the procedure and the ECG machine
Standard precautions Correct Ans-Proper hand washing, use of gloves, wearing gown,
mask, and eye protection
Explaining ECG procedure Correct Ans-Repeat the instructions and clarify any questions
the patient has
Ethics Correct Ans-Standards of behavior and concepts of right and wrong. Based on moral
values formed through influence of the family, culture, and society
HIPPA Correct Ans-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Practicing ethics as a health care professional Correct Ans-Patient respect and dignity,
practicing professionalism and cooperation, maintaining patient confidentiality
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Informed consent Correct Ans-Requires the patient to sign a consent form that they
understand the risks involved with certain diagnostic procedures
ECG machine not harmful and doesn't produce electricity Correct Ans-The best response
when a patient states "I do not want that electricity going through me" as you are ready to
perform an ECG on them
A family member of the patient Correct Ans-When a patient cannot read or write, who
signs the consent form
Cardiovascular disease Correct Ans-The number one cause of death in the US
Coronary artery disease CAD Correct Ans-Narrowing of the blood vessels surrounding the
heart. Causes reduction of blood flow to the heart
The ECG studies Correct Ans-The electrical activity of the heart
Wilhelm Eithoven Correct Ans-Inventor of the first electrocardiograph
MI Correct Ans-myocardial infarction abbreviation
ECG tech responsibilities Correct Ans-Determine if an ECG tracing is accurate, recognize
abnormalities in an ECG tracing, prepare the ECG tracing for the physician