Test bank for electrocardiography for healthcare professionals 5th edition kathryn booth thomas o brien

Test bank for electrocardiography for healthcare professionals 5th edition kathryn booth thomas o TEST BANK FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 5TH EDITION, KATHRYN BOOTH, THOMAS O’BRIEN Harryson 1) What is the number one cause of death in the United States? A) Cancer B) Diabetes C) Cardiovascular disease D) Accidents Answer: C Explanation: Cardiovascular disease has been the number one cause of death in the United States since 1918. Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: The ECG and Its History Learning Objective: 01.01 Describe the history and the importance of the ECG. Bloom's: Remember Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2) The abbreviation CAD stands for: A) cold appendage disorder. B) coronary application disease. C) cerebral artery disease. D) coronary artery disease. Answer: D Explanation: CAD stands for "coronary artery disease," which is narrowing of the arteries surrounding the heart. It causes a reduction of blood flow to the heart. Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: The ECG and Its History Learning Objective: 01.01 Describe the history and the importance of the ECG. Bloom's: Remember Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable Harryson 3) What does the electrocardiogram or ECG detect? A) The electrical activity of the heart B) The muscle contractions of the heart C) High blood pressure readings D) The volume of blood pumped per minute Answer: A Explanation: The electrocardiograph produces a tracing of the electrical activity of the heart. This tracing is known as the ECG. Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: The ECG and Its History Learning Objective: 01.01 Describe the history and the importance of the ECG. Bloom's: Remember Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 4) The first electrocardiograph was invented by: A) Sir Thomas Lewis. B) Willem Einthoven. C) Thomas Edison. D) Dr. James Herrick. Answer: B Explanation: In 1903, Willem Einthoven invented the first electrocardiograph. Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: The ECG and Its History Learning Objective: 01.01 Describe the history and the importance of the ECG. Bloom's: Remember Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 5) The abbreviation for myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is: A) IM. B) HA. C) MI. D) MCI. Answer: C Explanation: MI is the abbreviation for myocardial infarction. Difficulty: 1 Easy Topic: The ECG and Its History Learning Objective: 01.01 Describe the history and the importance of the ECG. Bloom's: Remember Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation ABHES: 3.d Define and use medical abbreviations when appropriate and acceptable