ECG Chapter 4

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3. To prevent disease transmission during an ECG, you should
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4. Should the ECG machine kept clean to prevent infection and present a professional image
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5. Universal precautions should be practiced on every patient when performing an ECG
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6. An interruption of the electrical activity of the brain that causes involuntary muscle movement and sometimes unconsciousness
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7. When applying chest leads, V1 is placed
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8. Natural skin oils, moisturizer, and perspiration can contribute to artifact on an ECG tracing
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9. The space between two ribs
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10. An imaginary vertical line theat starts in the middle of the axillary region
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11. An imaginary vertical line staring at the edge of the chest where the axillary region begins
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12. It is necessary to place the ECG requisition or consult order in the patient's chart
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13. V1
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14. V2
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15. Middle of the axilla
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16. For a manual ECG machine, lead I should to equipment be standardized and set
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17. An imaginary vetical line on the back that starts in the middle of the scapular
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18. When the organs of the chest are on the reverse side
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19. V3
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20. V6
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21. Voluntary or involuntary muscle movement; also known as body tremor
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22. A heart rhythm strip is usually run on lead II
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23. Somatic tremors are caused by
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24. V4
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25. When applying chest leads, V2 is placed
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26. An imaginary line on the chest that runs vertically through the center of the clavicle
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27. Shoulder (deltoid) is an acceptable alternate site for electrode placement on the upper extremity
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28. The space between the fifth and sixth ribs
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29. Fourth intercostal space, right sternal border
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30. Fifth intercostal space, at the anterior axlliary line
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31. Usually passes through the nipple line
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32. What would be the first and most appropriate thing to say if a patient refuses an ECG?
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33. The letter R is placed after any tracing when the electrode has been placed on the right side of the patient's chest
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34. Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border
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35. Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
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36. Outer edge of the sternum
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37. Front of the axilla
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38. Which of the following is not a specific type of isolation precaution implemented for hospitalized patients?
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39. When the tracing of an ECG drifts away from the center of  the paper; also called baseline shift (it was many causes, which can be corrected)
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40. When applying chest leads, V4 is placed
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41. A 15 or 18 lead ECG views right and posterior regions of the heart
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42. Approach the patient from the____________when performing an ECG
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43. The dip at the base of the neck just above where the clavicle attaces to the sternum
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44. Marks on the ECG tracing caucing by another source of activity are
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45. When applying chest leads, V6 is placed
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46. Because an ECG is not an invasive procedure, it is not necessary to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing this procedure under any circumstances
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47. A boney prominence located approximately 1 inch below the suprasternal notch, where the manubrium and the body of the sternum are joined
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48. Fifth intercostal space, at the midaxillary line
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49. V5
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50. Which of the following are ways to correct somatic tremor?
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51. Which of the following would not be done prior to performing an ECG?
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52. You notice that leads I and II have a lot of artifact while recording the 12 lead. Which electrode is probably not placed appropriately?
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53. Which of the following are ways to correct AC interference?
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54. Safety procedures specific to the ECG include the following
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55. If your patient has an amputated left lower leg, you should place the electrodes as follows
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56. When performing a 12-lead ECG on an infant or small child, do all of the following except
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57. Unwanted marks on the ECG caused by electrical activity from sources other than the heart
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58. For placement of the electrodes, how is the ICS located?
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59. Which of the following are ways to correct wandering baseline?
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60. Extends from the sternum to the scapula
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61. The top of the sternum
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62. Unwanted marks on the ECG tracing caused by other electrical sources
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63. You noticed a wandering baseling on the ECG tracing. What measures should you do to correct
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Halfway between V2 and V4
Immediately
To prevent disease transmission during an ECG, you should
Should the ECG machine kept clean to prevent infection and present a...
Universal precautions should be practiced on every patient when...
An interruption of the electrical activity of the brain that causes...
When applying chest leads, V1 is placed
Natural skin oils, moisturizer, and perspiration can contribute to...
The space between two ribs
An imaginary vertical line theat starts in the middle of the axillary...
An imaginary vertical line staring at the edge of the chest where the...
It is necessary to place the ECG requisition or consult order in the...
V1
V2
Middle of the axilla
For a manual ECG machine, lead I should to equipment be standardized...
An imaginary vetical line on the back that starts in the middle of the...
When the organs of the chest are on the reverse side
V3
V6
Voluntary or involuntary muscle movement; also known as body tremor
A heart rhythm strip is usually run on lead II
Somatic tremors are caused by
V4
When applying chest leads, V2 is placed
An imaginary line on the chest that runs vertically through the center...
Shoulder (deltoid) is an acceptable alternate site for electrode...
The space between the fifth and sixth ribs
Fourth intercostal space, right sternal border
Fifth intercostal space, at the anterior axlliary line
Usually passes through the nipple line
What would be the first and most appropriate thing to say if a patient...
The letter R is placed after any tracing when the electrode has been...
Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border
Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Outer edge of the sternum
Front of the axilla
Which of the following is not a specific type of isolation precaution...
When the tracing of an ECG drifts away from the center of  the...
When applying chest leads, V4 is placed
A 15 or 18 lead ECG views right and posterior regions of the heart
Approach the patient from the____________when performing an ECG
The dip at the base of the neck just above where the clavicle attaces...
Marks on the ECG tracing caucing by another source of activity are
When applying chest leads, V6 is placed
Because an ECG is not an invasive procedure, it is not necessary to...
A boney prominence located approximately 1 inch below the suprasternal...
Fifth intercostal space, at the midaxillary line
V5
Which of the following are ways to correct somatic tremor?
Which of the following would not be done prior to performing an ECG?
You notice that leads I and II have a lot of artifact while recording...
Which of the following are ways to correct AC interference?
Safety procedures specific to the ECG include the following
If your patient has an amputated left lower leg, you should place the...
When performing a 12-lead ECG on an infant or small child, do all of...
Unwanted marks on the ECG caused by electrical activity from sources...
For placement of the electrodes, how is the ICS located?
Which of the following are ways to correct wandering baseline?
Extends from the sternum to the scapula
The top of the sternum
Unwanted marks on the ECG tracing caused by other electrical sources
You noticed a wandering baseling on the ECG tracing. What measures...
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