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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 5TH EDITION,
, Chapter 01 Role of the Electrocardiographer
25. The term for an abnormal heartbeat is:
A. Angioplasty
B. Arrhythmia
C. Angina
D. Artifact
26. Angioplasty is:
A. An abnormal ECG tracing
B. The surgical repair of blood vessels
C. An ultrasound of the heart
D. Narrowing of the arteries surrounding the heart
27. An artificial _____ is a device that initiates the heartbeat.
A. Defibrillator
B. Galvanometer
C. Pacemaker
D. Oscilloscope
28. What does the term "Code Blue" mean when used in a hospital setting?
A. A biohazard spill has occurred in the hospital
B. Severe weather is imminent
C. A patient is experiencing pain around the heart
D. A patient is unresponsive and needs immediate assistance
29. The _____ monitor allows the patient to participate in normal daily activities while the
electrical activity of the heart is being recorded.
A. Holter
B. Biphasic
C. Multichannel
D. Telemetry
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30. Which of the following is NOT a reason for performing an ECG?
A. To determine if there is a blockage in a coronary artery
B. To check for heart rhythm abnormalities
C. To document irregular heartbeats
D. As part of a yearly, routine physical exam
31. Slander is an illegal and unethical act and is defined as:
A. Writing defamatory words
B. Violating patient confidentiality
C. Making derogatory remarks about someone
D. All of the above
32. _____ means writing defamatory words. It is illegal and unethical and could result in the
loss of your job.
A. HIPAA
B. Libel
C. Consent
D. Liability
33. Which device recognizes an abnormal rhythm and can deliver an electric shock to the
heart if necessary?
A. ECG
B. CAD
C. MSET
D. AED
34. PPE is used to reduce the risk of transmission of infection. PPE stands for:
A. Personal protection equipment
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B. Possible percutaneous exposure
C. Pulmonary protection equipment
D. Patient protective electrocardiograph
35. The problem-solving process includes which of the following steps?
A. Identify possible solutions
B. Identify and define the problem
C. Implement the selected solution
D. All of the above
36. Who is recognized as having performed the first ECG on a human?
A. Wilhelm Einthoven
B. Dr. Augusta Waller
C. Sir Thomas Lewis
D. Dr. James Herrick
37. When caring for patients and recording an ECG, you may encounter many situations
that require you to:
A. Think critically about the situation
B. Always follow the same steps each time
C. Not worry about what the patient may tell you
D. All of the above
38. Which of the following are measures to ensure that patients' health information is
protected?
A. Standard precautions
B. Isolation procedures
C. HIPAA
D. Patient's bill of rights
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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 5TH EDITION,
, Chapter 01 Role of the Electrocardiographer
25. The term for an abnormal heartbeat is:
A. Angioplasty
B. Arrhythmia
C. Angina
D. Artifact
26. Angioplasty is:
A. An abnormal ECG tracing
B. The surgical repair of blood vessels
C. An ultrasound of the heart
D. Narrowing of the arteries surrounding the heart
27. An artificial _____ is a device that initiates the heartbeat.
A. Defibrillator
B. Galvanometer
C. Pacemaker
D. Oscilloscope
28. What does the term "Code Blue" mean when used in a hospital setting?
A. A biohazard spill has occurred in the hospital
B. Severe weather is imminent
C. A patient is experiencing pain around the heart
D. A patient is unresponsive and needs immediate assistance
29. The _____ monitor allows the patient to participate in normal daily activities while the
electrical activity of the heart is being recorded.
A. Holter
B. Biphasic
C. Multichannel
D. Telemetry
, Chapter 01 Role of the Electrocardiographer
30. Which of the following is NOT a reason for performing an ECG?
A. To determine if there is a blockage in a coronary artery
B. To check for heart rhythm abnormalities
C. To document irregular heartbeats
D. As part of a yearly, routine physical exam
31. Slander is an illegal and unethical act and is defined as:
A. Writing defamatory words
B. Violating patient confidentiality
C. Making derogatory remarks about someone
D. All of the above
32. _____ means writing defamatory words. It is illegal and unethical and could result in the
loss of your job.
A. HIPAA
B. Libel
C. Consent
D. Liability
33. Which device recognizes an abnormal rhythm and can deliver an electric shock to the
heart if necessary?
A. ECG
B. CAD
C. MSET
D. AED
34. PPE is used to reduce the risk of transmission of infection. PPE stands for:
A. Personal protection equipment
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B. Possible percutaneous exposure
C. Pulmonary protection equipment
D. Patient protective electrocardiograph
35. The problem-solving process includes which of the following steps?
A. Identify possible solutions
B. Identify and define the problem
C. Implement the selected solution
D. All of the above
36. Who is recognized as having performed the first ECG on a human?
A. Wilhelm Einthoven
B. Dr. Augusta Waller
C. Sir Thomas Lewis
D. Dr. James Herrick
37. When caring for patients and recording an ECG, you may encounter many situations
that require you to:
A. Think critically about the situation
B. Always follow the same steps each time
C. Not worry about what the patient may tell you
D. All of the above
38. Which of the following are measures to ensure that patients' health information is
protected?
A. Standard precautions
B. Isolation procedures
C. HIPAA
D. Patient's bill of rights
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