EKG FACTS OR ARTIFACTS
The wave where late ventricular repolarization occurs.
What is the U wave
The maximum time that a tourniquet can be applied
What is one minute
I am the ground electrode for an EKG and placed where if the patient has an amputated leg?
What is the lower right abdomen
You receive a splash of blood to your eyes and I am the 1st thing you do afterwards.
What is rinse the eyes with water
I am a risk for this with a few piercings and pretty jewelry that I do not want to remove during my EKG
What is microshock
Appears troublesome on the strip but a cell phone is near during the EKG
What is 60 sec./cycle interference
The lead located @ the fourth intercostal space to the left of YOUR sternum
What is lead V2
I inform you that I have a history of syncope before you draw my blood. What must you consider before continuing?
What is lie the patient in the supine position
A patient's pulse oximetry is below 90% You identify this as what?
What is hypoxia
As the phlebotomist, you draw me to determine the patient's level of medication after a recent dose
What is a peak
I regulate the height of an EKG waveform if it appears too small on a strip
What is the gain
The most commonly used paper speed for an EKG
What is 25mm/second
I am restricted from bathing or showering - what am I wearing?
What is a Holter monitor?
You would do this to resolve wandering baseline on an EKG
What is wipe away excess sweat, lotion or oils while checking the leads.
My EKG looks ok because the PR interval remains within its normal range
What is 0.12-0.20 sec (3 to 5 small boxes)
What .20 equals on an EKG strip.
What is one big box
The lead groups that form Einthoven's triangle
What are leads I, II & III
There is no measurable heart activity also known as 'flatline' - what am I?
What is asystole?
You identify 4 R waves on a 6 second strip and use a multiple of 10 to identify me
What is 40 beats per minute
After retracting the safety lever and removing the needle cap, you _____ my vein 1-2 inches ______ the puncture site
What is 'anchor' and 'below'
The 'hidden' wave where atrial repolarization occurs
What is the Ta wave
I must be drawn first if I am a lavender, red, light blue or culture tube
What is a culture tube
An elevated ST segment should alert you to identify me as this type of arrhythmia on an EKG strip
What is a myocardial infarction
A hematoma developed after you performed your venipuncture and I am the reasons why
What is the needle went through the vein with bleeding under the skin
You are preparing to perform a neonatal screening test and realize I am the best time to complete the test
What is 24 to 72 hours after birth