ECG Basics
This is the primary purpose of an electrocardiogram (ECG).
What is to measure the electrical activity of the heart?
This condition, also known as a heart attack, can be detected using an ECG.
What is a myocardial infarction?
This professional is responsible for performing ECGs but not interpreting them.
Who is an ECG technician?
The minimum education requirement for an ECG technician.
What is a high school diploma or certificate program?
These are attached to the patient's skin to detect electrical signals.
What are electrodes?
The standard ECG records this many leads.
What is 12 leads?
A lack of oxygen to the heart muscle can be identified on an ECG.
What is a myocardial ischemia?
This professional facilitates communication between the patient and the provider.
What is a nurse?
The required degree for becoming a cardiologist.
What is a Doctor of Medicine (MD)?
What is an alcohol prep?
ECG are commonly used in hospitals and clinics to monitor this organ
What is the heart?
An irregular heart rhythm seen on an ECG.
What is an arrhythmia?
This professional transports critically ill patients in an ambulance while stabilizing them.
What is an EMT?
A certification that ECG technicians can obtain to improve job prospects.
What is a Certified ECG Technicain (CET)?
This is used to remove excessive chest hair
What is a razor/clippers?
The noninvasive nature of an ECG means it does not require this.
What is surgery?
This electrolyte imbalance affects the heart and can be observed on an ECG.
What is hyperkalemia?
This professional can diagnose heart conditions using ECGs.
Who is a cardiologist?
This is the number of live ECGs a Certified ECG technician must accomplish for certification
What is 10 live ECGs?
This is the main piece of equipment used to record an ECG.
What is an ECG machine?
This vital sign measurement is often assessed along with an ECG.
What is blood pressure?
Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart that can be diagnosed with an ECG.
What is pericarditis?
This type of medical specialist may refer a patient for an ECG if heart problems are suspected.
What is a primary care physician?
Cardiologists must complete this type of training after medical school before becoming fully licensed.
What is a residency and fellowship?
These are color coded & labeled for easier placement.
What are lead wires?