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What does a somatic tremor uneven spikes on the EKG tracing
look like on an EKG tracing?
-muscle movements
-common causes include shivering
What causes a somatic -nervous movements
tremor? -Parkinson's
-seizures
-shivering: offer a light blanket and maintain a warm temperature
in the room
-nervous movement: explain the procedure thoroughly
How do you reduce somatic -parkinson's disease: placing the palms in a prone
tremors?
position and under the buttocks or crossed over the
abdomen
-seizures: avoid performing an EKG while a patient is
having an active seizure unless otherwise directed by
the provider
What does AC interference uniform sharp spikes on the EKG tracking
look like on an EKG tracing?
What causes AC interference? electronic devices
-ensure that the patient's cell phone is off or moved
away from the patient during the procedure
How do you reduce AC -the exam table is pulled away from the wall
interference?
-the ground prong of the three-prong plug is tight and fits
snugly into the outlet
What does an interrupted a break in the baseline or a fully non-recorded lead
baseline look like on an
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EKG tracing?
What causes an interrupted broke lead wires or disconnected leads
baseline?
How do you prevent an regular observation and maintenance of the lead wires
interrupted baseline? as well as double-checking connections prior to
running the EKG
The recorded calibration the universal standard is being applied
mark is measured at 5 mm
wide and 10 mm high. This (half speed= 2.5 mm, wide, 2x speed= 20 mm high)
demonstrates what?
What statement regarding the The SA node is located in the wall of the right atrium
electrical conduction system
is true
When placing the precordial fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
leads (chest leads), V4 is
placed in what location?
In stress testing or ambulatory it is a ground and helps reduce artifacts
monitoring, what purpose
does the green lead serve?
Following best practices after each use
how frequently should an
EKG tech disinfect lead
wires and clips?
An EKG tech should corroded lead wires
recognize that what can
result in an interrupted
baseline on the patient's
EKG tracing?
An EKG tech should syncope (fainting)
identify that what patient
condition during stress
testing
would require emergency
intervention by the tech?
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EKG Acquisition EXAM (COMPLETE ANSWERS
elaborations) answers 100% satisfaction
guarantee 2025 UPDATE!
What does a somatic tremor uneven spikes on the EKG tracing
look like on an EKG tracing?
-muscle movements
-common causes include shivering
What causes a somatic -nervous movements
tremor? -Parkinson's
-seizures
-shivering: offer a light blanket and maintain a warm temperature
in the room
-nervous movement: explain the procedure thoroughly
How do you reduce somatic -parkinson's disease: placing the palms in a prone
tremors?
position and under the buttocks or crossed over the
abdomen
-seizures: avoid performing an EKG while a patient is
having an active seizure unless otherwise directed by
the provider
What does AC interference uniform sharp spikes on the EKG tracking
look like on an EKG tracing?
What causes AC interference? electronic devices
-ensure that the patient's cell phone is off or moved
away from the patient during the procedure
How do you reduce AC -the exam table is pulled away from the wall
interference?
-the ground prong of the three-prong plug is tight and fits
snugly into the outlet
What does an interrupted a break in the baseline or a fully non-recorded lead
baseline look like on an
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, 8/9/25, 1:38 AM EKG Acquisition EXAM (COMPLETE ANSWERS elaborations) answers 100% satisfaction guarantee 2025 UPDATE!! Flashcards | Q…
EKG tracing?
What causes an interrupted broke lead wires or disconnected leads
baseline?
How do you prevent an regular observation and maintenance of the lead wires
interrupted baseline? as well as double-checking connections prior to
running the EKG
The recorded calibration the universal standard is being applied
mark is measured at 5 mm
wide and 10 mm high. This (half speed= 2.5 mm, wide, 2x speed= 20 mm high)
demonstrates what?
What statement regarding the The SA node is located in the wall of the right atrium
electrical conduction system
is true
When placing the precordial fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
leads (chest leads), V4 is
placed in what location?
In stress testing or ambulatory it is a ground and helps reduce artifacts
monitoring, what purpose
does the green lead serve?
Following best practices after each use
how frequently should an
EKG tech disinfect lead
wires and clips?
An EKG tech should corroded lead wires
recognize that what can
result in an interrupted
baseline on the patient's
EKG tracing?
An EKG tech should syncope (fainting)
identify that what patient
condition during stress
testing
would require emergency
intervention by the tech?
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