My Motion is Abnormal Twin!
What is an abnormal rhythm?
A rhythm that is not normal
Where does lead II go
right arm
How many electro V pads are there?
6
What does the P Wave represent
Atrial Deporalization
How is the stress test conducted?
It's done in hospital environments and has leads attached while doing exercise on a treadmill or a stationary bike.
Name a classification of abnormal rhythm
Sinus or Atrial
v1: Red v2:Yellow v3:Green
v4:Blue v5:Orange v6:Purple
Name all the limb electrodes
RA RL LA LL
T wave represents relaxion of
Ventricles
How long is a holter monitor worn?
Its worn for 24 to 72 hours or 24 to 48 hours
Sinus Tachycardia has a rate of what per minute?
Greater than 100/min
Where does the V6 chest lead placement go?
All EKG Devices self calibrating are T or F
T
Where does the QT interval start?
The QT begins at the Q wave and ends at the end of the T wave.
What is an event monitor and what do you need?
Its worn even longer and you need a diary to document any activities that happen.
What does PACs stand for?
Premature atrial contractions
If the left lower leg has been amputated, where do you put the electrode?
Place the electrode on the left upper thigh.
What should the MA instruct the patient to do if they expierence palpatations while wearing a Holter moniter
Press the event button
Where does the ST segment start?
The S wave ends at the beginning of the T wave.
What is a resting EKG?
records the electrical activity of the heart while a patient is at rest.
Name all the Atrial abnormal rhythms stated in the book.
Premature Atrial Contraction Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Flutter
Universal lead colors
White: Right arm
Black: Left arm
Red: Left leg
Green: Right leg
What is the size of a standard callibration box on the EKG
10mm tall by 5mm wide
What does the QRS wave represent? And draw a short image of the PQRST Complex.
Ventricular depolarization, contraction of the ventricles.
What is the MA role during the EKG procedure?
Preparing the patient, maintaining equipment, having a thorough knowledge of the anatomy, and identifying obvious abnormalities in a recording.