All the things
What rule protects patient information?
HIPAA
What type of setting would one see continuous EKG monitoring
Hospital
What is a defibrillator used for?
Treat abnormal rhythms
A patient's pulse is an indirect measure of their: ____________ ______________
Cardiac output
Rhythm 1
SB
Systolic means ___________ of what chamber of the heart
Contraction of left ventricle
Main responsibilities of an ECG monitor technician is two things
1. View & evaluate EKG tracings
2. Notify provider
telephone
Where are the placement sites for Einthoven's triangle?
Right arm, Left arm, Left leg
Rhythm 2
Afib
QRS complex represents (repolarization or depolarization) of the _______________
Depolarization of the ventricles
Where is the best place to look for information on how to properly obtain an EKG?
manufacturer's directions
How is one diagnosed with hypertension?
BP has to be above normal for TWO or more MD visits
What rhythm is known for it's "sawtooth" atrial beats
A flutter
Rhythm 3
Vtach
Which of these are age related changes of the heart
A. increased nerve fibers
B. thickened valves
C. Stiffened valves
D. Decreased SA node cells
E. Decrease in contractility
F. Narrowing of the valves
B, C, D, E
Three main functions of the EKG are:
1. Input
2. Signal processing
3. Output display
Frequent nonconducted QRS complexes are likely signs of
Low cardiac output
What is the most fatal of all rhythms?
**** Not asystole
Ventricular fibrillation
Rhythm 4
Vfib
The "lubb" sound is the sound of
What rhythm is treated with immediate defibrillation?
Vfib
*also pulseless vtach
A patient is diagnosed with atrial flutter. She is prescribed warfarin (coumadin), what is the job of this medication?
a. increases CO
b. thins the blood to increase EF
c. block the arrythmia from involving ventricles
d. prevents clots from forming in the atria
D
Where are the purkinje fibers located?
w/n ventricle walls
Rhythm 5
Aflutter