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ElectrocardiographyforHealthcare h h
Professionals 6th Edition
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by Kathryn A. Booth &Thomas E. O'Brien
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Complete Chapter 1-15| Verified Answers
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, Chapter 01 Electrocardiography Multiple
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h Choice Questionsh
1. What is the number one cause of death in the United States?
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A. Cancer
B. Diabetes
C. Cardiovascular disease h
D. Accidents
2. The abbreviation CAD stands for:
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A. Cold appendage disorder
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B. Coronary application disease h h
C. Cerebral artery disease h h
D. Coronary artery disease h h
3. What does the electrocardiogram or ECG study?
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A. The electrical activity of the heart
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B. The muscle contractions of the heart
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C. High blood pressure readings
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D. All of the above
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4. The first electrocardiograph was invented by:
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A. Sir Thomas Lewis
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B. Wilhelm Einthoven h
C. Thomas Edison h
D. Dr. James Herrick
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,5. The abbreviation for myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is:
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A. IM
B. HA
C. MI
D. MCI
6. An electrocardiograph (ECG) technician should be able to:
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A. Determine if an ECG tracing is accurate h h h h h h
B. Recognize abnormalities in an ECG tracing h h h h h
C. Prepare the ECG tracing for the physicianh h h h h h
D. All of the above
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7. An ECG monitor technician's main responsibility is to:
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A. View the ECG tracings and alert the health care professional of an abnormal heart rhythm
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B. Assist the physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests
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C. Perform ultrasounds of the heart and blood vessels
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D. Repair hospital telemetry monitors
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8. A "stat" ECG is done:
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A. Yearly, as part of a routine physical h h h h h h
B. Immediately
C. In the early morning
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D. Before surgery h
9. Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting is known as: h h h h h h h h h h
A. Holter monitoring h
B. Telemetry monitoring h
C. Exercise electrocardiography h
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, D. Echocardiogram
10. Which of these ECGs is done in a doctor's office?
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A. Treadmill stress testing h h
B. Holter monitor h
C. 12-lead ECG h
D. All of the above
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11. What symptoms would indicate the use of a telemedicine monitor?
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A. Palpitations
B. Chest pain h
C. Dizziness
D. All of the above
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12. What device enables lay rescuers to help a patient with sudden cardiac arrest?
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A. Automatic external defibrillator (AED) h h h
B. Telemedicine monitor h
C. Pacemaker
D. 12-lead ECG h
13. An ECG technician needs to have a basic understanding of which of the following items?
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A. Medical law and ethics h h h
B. Patient safety and infection control
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C. The procedure and the ECG machine
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D. All of the above
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14. What is the best way to become familiar with the ECG machine you are using?
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A. Ask a co-worker
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ElectrocardiographyforHealthcare h h
Professionals 6th Edition
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by Kathryn A. Booth &Thomas E. O'Brien
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Complete Chapter 1-15| Verified Answers
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1
, Chapter 01 Electrocardiography Multiple
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h Choice Questionsh
1. What is the number one cause of death in the United States?
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A. Cancer
B. Diabetes
C. Cardiovascular disease h
D. Accidents
2. The abbreviation CAD stands for:
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A. Cold appendage disorder
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B. Coronary application disease h h
C. Cerebral artery disease h h
D. Coronary artery disease h h
3. What does the electrocardiogram or ECG study?
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A. The electrical activity of the heart
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B. The muscle contractions of the heart
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C. High blood pressure readings
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D. All of the above
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4. The first electrocardiograph was invented by:
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A. Sir Thomas Lewis
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B. Wilhelm Einthoven h
C. Thomas Edison h
D. Dr. James Herrick
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,5. The abbreviation for myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is:
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A. IM
B. HA
C. MI
D. MCI
6. An electrocardiograph (ECG) technician should be able to:
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A. Determine if an ECG tracing is accurate h h h h h h
B. Recognize abnormalities in an ECG tracing h h h h h
C. Prepare the ECG tracing for the physicianh h h h h h
D. All of the above
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7. An ECG monitor technician's main responsibility is to:
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A. View the ECG tracings and alert the health care professional of an abnormal heart rhythm
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B. Assist the physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests
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C. Perform ultrasounds of the heart and blood vessels
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D. Repair hospital telemetry monitors
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8. A "stat" ECG is done:
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A. Yearly, as part of a routine physical h h h h h h
B. Immediately
C. In the early morning
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D. Before surgery h
9. Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting is known as: h h h h h h h h h h
A. Holter monitoring h
B. Telemetry monitoring h
C. Exercise electrocardiography h
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, D. Echocardiogram
10. Which of these ECGs is done in a doctor's office?
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A. Treadmill stress testing h h
B. Holter monitor h
C. 12-lead ECG h
D. All of the above
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11. What symptoms would indicate the use of a telemedicine monitor?
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A. Palpitations
B. Chest pain h
C. Dizziness
D. All of the above
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12. What device enables lay rescuers to help a patient with sudden cardiac arrest?
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A. Automatic external defibrillator (AED) h h h
B. Telemedicine monitor h
C. Pacemaker
D. 12-lead ECG h
13. An ECG technician needs to have a basic understanding of which of the following items?
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A. Medical law and ethics h h h
B. Patient safety and infection control
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C. The procedure and the ECG machine
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D. All of the above
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14. What is the best way to become familiar with the ECG machine you are using?
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A. Ask a co-worker
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