EKG supplies
What that measures the Tracing Height and width of waveforms
What is a caliper
How many waves are shown in a EKG
5 waves
A Somatic tremor can be cause by what
movement
What is placed in the fourth intercostal space on the edge of the sternum
can be V1 or V2 depending on the side of the sternum
What special paper is used to stick to the EKG tracing strips
8.5 x 10-inch paper
Where can you store used EKG paper
Dry, Cool, Dark locations
What is the QRS complex
Ventricular Depolarization; atrial repolarization
if a electrodes comes off what kind of artifacts could this result in
wandering baseline
what does RA and LA mean
Right arm and Left arm
What electronic devices is recommended to remain on the medical assistant while conducting an EKG
No electronic devices should be near the medical assistant when conducting an EKG
How many electrodes do you use during an EKG
10 Electrodes
How many segments can be seen in a EKG
2
AC interference stands for?
Alternating current
What is placed in the midaxillary line
V6
What is the maximum and minimum amount of pictures a standard EKG will take
Trick question its always 12
When using an EKG machine how many cords can you expect to use
10 cords
What wave(s) are positive Deflections
P wave, T wave, R wave
If a tracing looks normal in the beginning but then disappears or becomes erratic what is it called
Interrupted Baseline (Intermittent signal artifact)
If a patient has dextrocardia how do we place the electrodes
V1 goes from the right of the body to the Left and V2-6 go to the left while the limbs are also swapped (Flip the placements of the electrodes to the opposite side of the body)
Proper maintenance of the EKG machine includes What
disinfecting the stylus and machine including wires used, Handle wires with care and keep straight for the use of the next medical assistant
What is the special paper printed from an EKG
What is Thermal Exchange Paper
A straight line that is also called a baseline that has no electrical activity is called what?
Isoelectric Line
Poor placement of electrodes, Oily skin can cause this Artifact
Wandering baseline
What does V stand for
Vector
Why is the Chart speed kept at 25mm/s
its very fast. (that's literally what the book said pg600)