PT Prep
2 ways to identify a PT?
name + DOB
How many leads are in a 5- lead EKG?
Five, 5, Cinco
What supplies needed to clean PT before EKG?
all wipes
What are the V1-V6 leads called?
precordial leads
How may leads in a 3- lead EKG?
3, three, tres
Make sure the patient is always _________?
comfortable
Is there a yellow color lead?
NO
Is graph paper necessary?
YES!
How many electrodes do you place for a 12-lead?
10
What is 3- lead used for?
continous monitoring of the heart
Name 2 factors of a medical hx affect a EKG?
heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, pregnancy, allergies
What is 5-lead used for?
What are scissors and shaving equipment used for?
cutting hair, shaving excess body hair
Where do you place the leads if the pt is wearing pants and is hard to remove?
on the ankles
Acronym to remember placement for black and red lead
smoke over fire
Name 2 factors of Social HX affects a EKG?
smoke, all, stress, diet
Colors of 5 lead
white, black, red, green, brown
orthopnea, pregnancy, respiratory problems
What area of the heart does lead/V2 look at?
right ventricle
Where does the white lead go?
right shoulder or clavicle area
Define OPQRST?
onset, provocation, quality, radiation, severity, time
Where does the brown lead go?
below + right of sternum
Pretest patient instructions
empty bladder, rest for 10-30 min
Why should you put 12- lead on the right side?
dextrocardia
Where does the red lead go?
left lower abdomen