EKG
Placement of the V3 lead
What is the baseline?
When the heart is at rest
From which anatomic structure / location should an MA collect a specimen for a Rapid Strep Test?
pharynx
206
What is hematopoiesis?
formation of blood cells
Atrial depolarization is represented on the EKG by what wave?
How many seconds for each? PR / QRS / QT / HR
PR-0.14 QRS-0.10 QT-0.40 HR 78
Where would an MA obtain a blood specimen from?
vein
What is Kyphosis also known as?
Humpback
What is hemoglobin?
Red, iron-containing pigment
Ventricular depolarization is represented on an EKG by which wave?
"QRS"
Cleansed with alcohol prior to placing electrodes
Disinfecting an EKG machine and lead wires surfaces with antimicrobial wipes after each patient is an example of what? sterile technique / surgical asepsis / biohazard precautions / medical asepsis
medical asepsis
Six classifications of bones
long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid, sutural
This is a four chambered organ
heart
Decreased blood to tissues-decreased oxygen and nutrients to the heart is known as?
Ischemia
What should a patient with Parkinson's do while the EKG machine is running the test?
Place hands under buttocks
What is bradycardia
slow heart rate
What is articulation?
location where two bones connected
What size is the heart?
size of a fist. 9-11 ounces
Placement of V1 lead is located where?
To correct a wandering baseline, what should the EKG Tech do?
replace loose electrodes
What means infestation of gallstones?
cholecystitis / cholecystolithiasis / cholelithiasis
cholelithiasis
Greenstick
What is the cardiac cycle?
All of the events that occur during one complete heartbeat