CRAT Review questions with correct answers

Transtelephonic Monitoring Answer Transmitted over phone to a LICENSED practitioner to read (magnetic tape), Patients use up to 30 days Digital Monitoring Answer Transmitted over a computer where report is verified by a licensed practitioner Telemedicine monitoring is usually used to evaluate_____________ Answer Artificial Pacemaker Functioning Ambulatory Monitor Answer Most common type is holter monitor (continuous or intermittent-only records when patient has symptoms. Used for dysrhythmias, evaluation cardic meds, and checking pacemakers-24-48 hrs-up to 30 days Procedure for applying ambulatory monitor (holter) Answer Educate patient, equipment gathered and prepared, electrodes placed on chest, equipment hooked up Procedure for removing Answer before removing, diary must be complete by patient, then turn off recording, remove electrodes, clean skin, report results *process is based on type of equipment uses Functions of common ECG machine Answer 3 basic functions are input, signal processing, output display. Sensors in ECG machine serve as receiving devices for the electrical activity of the heart.