Infection Control
This is used with every patient in the hospital
What is standard precaution
This is the rhythm that the majority of the population runs at
What is NSR
This special case moves electrodes closer to torso due to loss of extremities
What is amputation
This wave represents atrial depolarization
What is P wave
This skin prep technique is used to help get an accurate reading and help the electrode stick
what is shave and abrade
This precaution requires an N95 respirator, gown, and gloves
What is airborne precautions
HR <60, all other signs are normal
What is Sinus Bradycardia
Every 2 1/2 minutes during a stress test this should be measured
What are vitals
This wave represents ventricular depolarization
What is QRS
This electrode is placed 4th intercostal right sternum
What is V3 lead
This group is vulnerable to disease
What is susceptible host
This Rhythm has F waves
What is flutter waves
In what position is a pregnant women placed for an EKG
What is left side
This wave represents ventricular polarization
What is T wave
This electrode is placed next to the heart for telemetry
What is brown lead
A patient with active TB is placed in this room
What is negative air
This rhythm family has inverted or missing p waves with normal QRS
What is junctional rhythms
This group has V3 or V4 placed on the right side of the heart
What is small childen
This has normal intervals of 0.36-0.44s
What is Qt segment
This chest lead is placed mid axillary line
What is V5
An abiotic reservoir in the chain of infection
What are fomites
This rhythm has a heartrate >150 and originates above the Ventricle
What is SVT
This is done when a patient cant go on the treadmill
What is pharmacologic stress test
In this case speed is increased from 25mm/sec to 50/mmsec
What are small children and tachycardiacs
recite the rhyme to remember electrode color and placement
White is right, Green grass, Smoke over fire, Brown close to your heart