ALL about ECG
The acronym "NSR" stands for
What is Normal Sinus Rhythm
A wave which represents atrial depolarization
what is P wave
Which of the following is a CLIA waived test that can be performed by the medical assistant?
A. Differential B. Gram Stain C. Chemical UA D. C&S
chemical UA
Placement of the ground lead on an ECG is on the
A.RL on the muscular portion of the leg.
B.LL on the soft tissue of the leg.
C.RL on the soft tissue of the leg.
D.LL on the muscular portion of the leg.
RL on the soft tissue of the leg.
The usual speed of the standard ECG machine.
what is 25mm/sec
Placed at the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
what is V4
Located at the 4th intercostal space at the right sternal border.
what is V1
A clean-catch midstream urinalysis is ordered for a female patient to rule out a urinary tract infection. The medical assistant should instruct the patient before urinating in the specimen cup to wipe using antiseptic towelettes
A. from front to back. B. from back to front. C.in concentric circles. D. back and forth.
from front to back.
Which of the following volumes is the approximate total bladder capacity for a healthy adult patient?
A. 500 mL B. 2000 mL C. 100 mL D. 1500 mL
500ml
A patient’s urine specimen is noted to be dark yellow with sediment, and has a strong, ammonia-like odor. Which of the following is most likely to be present when processing the specimen?
A. bacteria B. ketones C. erythrocytes D. pH 7.0
bacteria
There are no identifiable waveforms
what is ventricular fibrillation
ECG machines with LCD displays allow which of the following information to be added before the test? (Select the two (2) correct answers).
A. patient name B. room artifacts C. lead placement
D. blood pressure E. type of electrodes used
patient name and BP
The medical assistant should instruct the patient obtaining a 24 hour urine collection to
A. keep the sample at room temperature. B.discard the first morning sample. C.void mid-stream into the collection container. D.collect samples exactly two hours after each meal.
discard the first morning sample.
Disinfecting an ECG machine and lead wire surfaces with antimicrobial wipes after each patient use is an example of which of the following?
A.biohazard precautions B.sterile technique C.medical asepsis D.surgical asepsis
medical asepsis
Located at the 4th intercostal space at the left sternal border.
What is V2
A small round, upward deflection that is rarely seen in a normal ECG
What is the U wave
ST segment depression and elevation may happen when there is
What is M.I or heart attack
The patient presents to the pre-op clinic for a lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take prior to witnessing the consent form to ensure it is legally binding?
A.Verify the patient has not had anything to eat or drink for eight hours prior to the procedure.
B.Obtain a copy of the patient’s insurance card.
C.Confirm there is someone in the waiting room available to drive the patient home.
D.Confirm the surgeon has explained all risks and benefits of the procedure.
Confirm the surgeon has explained all risks and benefits of the procedure.
Lasix or furosemide will be indicated for which of the following ____.
A. Angina pectoris B. Congestive heart failure. C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
what is Congestive heart Failure , CHF
Electrical impulse sensors used to obtain an electrocardiogram are called ____. A. artifacts B. probes C.electrodes D. Leads
what are electrodes
WHAT LEAD IS USED IF THE PROVIDER WOULD JUST want you to run A RHYTHM STRIP?
what is lead II
An ECG showing one P wave before each QRS complex, a PR interval of 0.15 seconds, a QRS complex <.10 seconds, and a heart rate of 110 bpm.
What is sinus tachycardia
Which of the following is a likely complication from repeated phlebotomy procedures in the same area?
A. Varicose veins B. Aneurysm C. Sclerosed veins D. Thrombosis
what is sclerosed veins
Which of the following will be administered for angina pectoris ?
A. albuterol B. Keflex C. Nitroglycerin D. NSAID's
Nitroglycerin
A patient with dyspnea comes in for an ECG. In which of the following positions should the patient be placed for the procedure?
A. Dorsal B. Supine C. Semi Fowler's D. Sims'
Semi Fowler's