EKG Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice Questions Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by suggested answers or completions. Select the one answer that is best in each case. 1. The normal heart is the size of a A. Foot. B. Cherry. C. Man’s fist. D. Watermelon. 2. The top of the heart where the great vessels emerge is the A. Apex. B. Base. C. Chordae tendonae. D. Tricuspid valve. 3. The fibrous tissue that divides the heart into right and left sides is the ...

AMCA EKG - Practice Questions what is the most accurate method for acquiring heart rate? Ans- 1500 method As an impulse moves toward a positive electrode it produces what type of deflection? Ans- upward on ECG papers horizontal measurements are used to determine what? Ans- heart rate the initiation of the impulse in the SA Node and its movement through the atria produce? Ans- P-wave repolarization of the ventricles is represented by the? Ans- T-wave artifact is? Ans- problematic because it...

Clues to ischemic disease - correct answersdull pain 15-30 minutes occurs on exertion substernal radiates to jaw or left arm PE findings for ischemic chest pain - correct answersS3 (dilated LV) S4 (hypertrophic LV) holosystolic murmur (MR) JVD Rales (CHF) Edema Gen: distressed, SOB, clutching chest. MI: diagnostic testing: 1. first test to do: 2. if choosing between testing and treatment: 3. first treatment to give: 4. Other tests to do: 5. most accurate test: - correct...

Heart - ANSWER-is a hollow muscular organ, located in thoracic cavity between lungs behind sternum. how many layers of the hearts is there? - ANSWER-3. enodocardium, myocardium, epicardium Endocardium - ANSWER-innermost layer of the heart. forms lining and folds back onto itself to form the 4 valves. where conduction system is found Myocardium - ANSWER-thick middle muscle layer of the heart; pumps blood through the circulatory system, made of striated muscle fibers. epicardium - ANSW...

CCI CRAT Exam Practice Test 2When the technician is performing a 12 lead EKG, how many electrodes are used to record the 12 views of the heart? - correct answer 10 When the technician is performing a 12 lead EKG, there would be 10 electrodes used to record the 12 leads or views of the heart. Twelve leads doesn't necessarily mean 12 electrodes. Segments and waveforms on an ECG would include all but which of the following? - correct answer TB wave Segments and waveforms on an ECG wou...

List the primary risk factors that contribute to coronary heart disease and at least three secondary risk factors. Abnormal Blood Cholesterol High Blood Pressure (hypertension) Tobacco smoking Sedentary lifestyle/physical inactivity List the secondary risk factors that contribute to coronary heart disease and at least three secondary risk factors. Family History Obesity Diabetes Stress Type A personality Age and Gender Abnormal resting (EKG) Cause of Back Pain Transitio...

Normal sinus rhythm correct answers Regular Rate: 60-100 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec Sinus Bradycardia correct answers Regular Rate: <60 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec Sinus Tachycardia correct answers Regular Rate: 100-150 P Wave: Present, upright PR Interval: 0.12-0.20 sec QRS: <0.12 sec Premature Atrial Contraction correct answers IRREGULAR Rate: depends on underlying rhythm P wave:...

NHA EKG Certification Test 2022/2023 with 100% correct Answers Already Graded A GRADE. After completing an EKG on a patient, which of the following should the tech perform next? - ANSWERS-Before disconnecting patient from the machine, check that the tracing is free from artifacts Communication with members of the health care team can be accomplished through which of the following methods? - ANSWERS-Electronic health record and verbal exchange During a stress test an EKG technician n...

A 72 year old male with new dx of congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation develops episodes of hemodynamic compromise secondary to increased ventricular rate. A decision to perform elective cardioversion is made and the patient is anticoagulated with heparin. Which test should be ordered to assess for atrial or ventricular mural thrombi? A. Electrocardiogram B. Chest XR C. Transesophageal echocardiogram D. C-Reactive protein - C. Transesophageal Echocardiogram A 74 year old pt p...

atrial fibrillation A 57-year old man presents for a check-up. Upon interrogation by his PCP, he reveals some mild palpitations for the past month. An EKG is performed, and the rhythm strip is as shown. What is the most likely diagnosis? Atrial fibrillation (be careful - this EKG looks a bit like atrial flutter, but atrial flutter is a regular rhythm, while this one is clearly irregular.) A 58-year old man presents with mild shortness of breath for the past two weeks. An EKG is performed...