Cet stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Resume performing CPR on the patient. (The technician should expect the AED to instruct to resume performing CPR on the patient). - ANSWER-An EKG tech is performing an exercise stress test when the patient becomes unresponsive with no breathing or pulse. The tech uses an automated external defibrillator (AED) to administer a shock to the patient. what instruction should the tech expect next? b). The ST-segment elevation. (ST elevations are signs of an acute myocardial infarction. The technici...

Heart - ANSWER-Hollow muscular organ located in the thoracic cavity between the lungs just behind the sternum Name and describe the innermost layer of the heart - ANSWER-Endocardium Inner lining that folds back on itself to form four valves Provides conduction system Name and describe the outermost layer of the heart - ANSWER-Epicardium AKA the visceral layer of pericardium Name and describe the middle layer of the heart - ANSWER-Myocardium made of striated muscle fiber w/ intercala...

Where would you place electrodes on a patient with a left leg amputation? - ANSWER-torso, trunk You notice small waves on the ECG, what could you do? - ANSWER-increase size by increasing the gain The Angle of Louis reflects the location of the? - ANSWER-2nd rib A patient with a wide QRS is at risk for: - ANSWER-Ventricular arrhythmias The first step during the operation of an AED is? - ANSWER-Turn the AED ON You can reduce the presence of somatic tremor or artifact by: - ANSWER-co...

Explain V1 - ANSWER-Red, Placed 4th intercostal space, right of sternum Explain V2 - ANSWER-YELLOW, Placed on the 4th intercostal space, left of the sternum. Explain V3 - ANSWER-Green, Placed midway between V2 and V4 Explain: V4 - ANSWER-Brown/ Blue, placed on the 5th intercostal space on the midclavicular line. Explain: V5 - ANSWER-Orange/Black, placed on the LEFT anterior axillary line, 5th intercostal space. Explain V6 - ANSWER-Purple, Placed on LEFT mid axillary line What a...

A patient tells the EKG technician he underwent coronary artery bypass grafting two years ago. This is an example of which of the following types of history? - ANSWER-Surgical Which of the following is the expected range for an adult's resting heart rate? - ANSWER-60 to 100 bpm Which of the following statements about protected health information is correct? - ANSWER-It can be shared with the patient and staff directly taking care of the patient Which of the following statements illustr...