Diagnostic Tests
This test takes only a couple of minutes and records the hearts electrical activity
Electrocardiogram
Normal Respirations for Adult
12-20
What container should all needles be placed in?
Sharps container
This is information that can identify a patient and cannot be shared with anyone outside of the healthcare team
Protected Health Information
Who on the healthcare team has the scope of practice to diagnose?
This test takes several hours and records cardiac activity during strenuous exercise
Stress Test
Normal pulse rate for an adult
60-100
What should an EKG technician NEVER do if their patient is having a cardiac emergency?
Leave them alone
These are precautions that we use for every patient
Standard Precautions
How many hours before a stress test can a patient eat?
2 hours before
These 2 tests are considered ambulatory tests because the patient can go home with the device
Event recorder, Holter monitor
Normal blood pressure range
100/60-120/80
What should the EKG technician instruct their patient to do if they have chest pain during an ambulatory test?
Call 911 or go to the emergency room
These are infections that are commonly found in healthcare facilities
Healthcare-associated infections HAI
Name 2 things that may be included in a patient's social history
A patient should avoid doing these 3 things 3 hours before a stress test
Drinking alcohol, caffeine, smoking
Over this temperature is considered febrile
99.5F
Where can you find the safety data sheet in Nurse Macy's classroom?
On top of the cleaning supply cart
This word is a sign of a patient not receiving enough oxygen, the patient can appear blue or grey
Cyanosis
What is the best way to break the chain of infection?
Handwashing
If a patient has signs and symptoms during a stress test, what is the EKG technician's first priority?
Stop the Test
What device is used to take blood pressure? Use the medical term
Sphygmomanometer
What two patient identifiers should an EKG technician use to identify a patient?
Name and DOB-usually located on patient's wristband
This is the medical term for sweating
Diaphoresis
What 2 medications should a patient stop before a stress test?