Ron's EKG Basic Interpretation

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1.

The most common way to measure a heart rate is by taking the ______ pulse.
- A.
  
  Apical
- B.
  
  Radial
- C.
  
  Brachial
- D.
  
  Carotid
2.

What is considered a normal adult pulse rate in bpm?
- A.
  
  20-40
- B.
  
  110-130
- C.
  
  50-60
- D.
  
  60-100
3.

The radial pulse is located in the ______.
- A.
  
  Chest
- B.
  
  Neck
- C.
  
  Wrist
- D.
  
  Head
4.

The least reliable measurement of body temperature is ______.
- A.
  
  Rectal
- B.
  
  Oral
- C.
  
  Axillary
- D.
  
  Ear
5.

What is considered a normal number of respirations for an adult in one minute?
- A.
  
  5-10
- B.
  
  14-20
- C.
  
  25-30
- D.
  
  60-100
6.

Tachypnea is _________
- A.
  
  The inability to take a breath
- B.
  
  Shortness of breath
- C.
  
  Respiration greater than 24 per min.
- D.
  
  Respiration less than 5 per min
7.

Persistent measurements above the normal systolic and diastolic pressures are considered ______.
- A.
  
  Hypotension
- B.
  
  Hypertension
- C.
  
  Normal
- D.
  
  None of the answers are correct
8.

The blood pressure should not be taken on an arm if ______.
- A.
  
  The patient has had breast surgery on that side
- B.
  
  The arm has an IV infusion
- C.
  
  The arm has a cast
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
9.

A ______ is used with a stethoscope to measure blood pressure
- A.
  
  Sphygmomanometer
- B.
  
  Thermometer
- C.
  
  Barometer
- D.
  
  Respirometer
10.

Which of these is recorded as the diastolic blood pressure?
- A.
  
  The point where the first sound is heard
- B.
  
  The point where the last sound is heard
- C.
  
  The difference between the first and second points
- D.
  
  The total of the first and second sound points
11.

When measuring blood pressure, which of the following is correct?
- A.
  
  The cuff should be applied to the bare upper arm
- B.
  
  Maintaining quiet helps the blood pressure to be heard
- C.
  
  The arm should be held in a downward position
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
12.

When asked to take a patient’s vital signs, which of the following do you measure?
- A.
  
  Temperature
- B.
  
  Neck
- C.
  
  Wrist
- D.
  
  Head
13.

When a patient makes abnormal noises while breathing (i.e., snoring sounds), it is called ______.
- A.
  
  Cheyne-Stokes
- B.
  
  Irregular
- C.
  
  Abdominal
- D.
  
  Stertorous
14.

Which of these measures blood pressure when the heart is contracting?
- A.
  
  Systolic
- B.
  
  Diastolic
- C.
  
  The difference between a and b
- D.
  
  The sum of a and b
15.

To listen to the brachial pulse, use a(n) ______.
- A.
  
  Sphygmomanometer
- B.
  
  Earphone
- C.
  
  Stethoscope
- D.
  
  Radio
16.

When the depth of breathing changes and the rate of the rise and fall of the chest is not stead, it is called ______ respiration.
- A.
  
  Abdominal
- B.
  
  Stertorous
- C.
  
  Shallow
- D.
  
  Irregular
17.

When taking a pulse, you must be able to accurately report the ______.
- A.
  
  Rhythm
- B.
  
  Rate
- C.
  
  Force
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
18.

When patients lie flat on their backs with arms at their sides, it is called ______ position.
- A.
  
  Prone
- B.
  
  Supine
- C.
  
  Dorsal
- D.
  
  Lazy
19.

Listening to sounds of the body by using a stethoscope is called ______.
- A.
  
  Auscultation
- B.
  
  Percussion
- C.
  
  Palpation
- D.
  
  Inspection
20.

Leads 1, 2, and 3 are the ______ leads.
- A.
  
  Augmented
- B.
  
  Chest
- C.
  
  Standard
- D.
  
  Limb
21.

Which switch controls how much gain (i.e., amplification) the ECG will have?
- A.
  
  Record
- B.
  
  Sensitivity
- C.
  
  Main
- D.
  
  Position
22.

Devices that will detect the skin voltage are known as ______.
- A.
  
  Amplifiers
- B.
  
  Galvanometers
- C.
  
  Sensors
- D.
  
  None are the correct answer
23.

Electrical interference may originate in the electrical wiring in the walls of the room; many times this interference can be eliminated or minimized by ______.
- A.
  
  Moving the patient table away from the wall
- B.
  
  Moving the table to another part of the room
- C.
  
  Using another plug in the room
- D.
  
  All answers are correct
24.

An extension cord running under the patient table is likely to cause ______ interference.
- A.
  
  Muscle voltage
- B.
  
  Dc
- C.
  
  Ac
- D.
  
  Baseline
25.

Muscle artifact voltages can sometimes be erratic in amplitude and frequency in ______ leads.
- A.
  
  Limb
- B.
  
  Augmented limb
- C.
  
  Chest
- D.
  
  All answers are correct