Which of the following would NOT result in somatic tremor artifact?

Improper grounding of the ECG machine

Which of the following best describes an electrocardiogram?

Graphic representation of the heart's electrical activity

Which of the following is the most appropriate PT education basic starting points for WT loss?

Low calorie, low-salt food, and moderate exercise

Rice is the primary energy food; veggies are lightly cooked

What is an important part of the PT education when preparing a PT to wear a Holter monitor?

Diary of the times of symptomatic activities and emotions

Which of the following best describes the function of standardization of the EKG machine?

To determine whether the machine is set and working properly

Which of the following is a true statement about ventricular fibrillation?

Ventricular fibrillation is life threatening

Which of the following statement is most correct concerning weight control?

There is an ideal weoght for each individual

What diet mods. do you tell Mrs. Martin will help control the effects of diabetes mellitus

Avoiding large fluctuations in blood glucose levels

Which of the following statements is true about the food guide pyramid?

Contains quantities of foods you should eat from each group

Combination of Spanish and Native American foods are popular

Matching the ethnic food preferences w/ the appropriate cultures, regions, or groups. Japanese?

Fish, vegetables, and rice often served fried

Which of the following is TRUE regarding vitamins?

Vitamins B and C are water soluble

Which of the following represents an error in technique when running an electrocardiogram?

Position the machine so the pwer cord run under the PT table

Where is the lead for V6 reading placed?

Horizontal to V4 at left midaxillary line

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1
Which of the following best describes Leads I, II, and III?
Bipolar leads
Precordial leads
Chest leads
Augmented leads
2
Which of the following would NOT result in somatic tremor artifact?
Improper grounding of the ECG machine
Patient discomfort
Apprehensive patient
Patient coughing or talking
3
Nutrient used as build comp of body proteins and as the basic structure in body tissues & cells
Amino acids
Triglycerides
Polysaccharides
Water
4
Why are electrodes applied to the fleshy part of a limb?
To minimize the artifacts
To prevent interrupted baseline
To correct wandering baseline
To reduce AC interference
5
Which of the following best describes an electrocardiogram?
Only indicated when patients have symptoms
Performed on every adult patient over 40
Graphic representation of the heart's electrical activity
Visualization of the heart's activity
6
What is the next step in the ECG procedure after the electropad sensors are removed?
Unplug the machine
Turn the machine off
Assist the patient as needed
Give the tracing to the physician
7
Which of the following artifacts can be caused by poor quality electrolyte gel?
alternating current
Voluntary muscle movement
Wandering baseline
Somatic tremor
8
Which of the following is the most appropriate PT education basic starting points for WT loss?
Low-salt foods, no fat, and moderate exercise
Low calorie, moderate exercise, and sleep needs
Low calorie, low-salt food, and moderate exercise
Sleep needs, low-salt foods, moderate excercise
9
Chinese
Combinations of Spanish & Native American foods are popular
Fish, vegetables, and rice often served fried
Spices, especially curry, are popular
Rice is the primary energy food; veggies are lightly cooked
10
Which of the following do you tell Mrs. Martin to avoid in her dietary treatment of diabetes?
Simple sugars
Minerals
Amino acids
Vitamins
11
Stage of life in which ind. experience the greatst levels of growth & need more total nutrients
Infancy
Adolescence
Elderly
Pregnancy
12
In cancer PT receiving treatment. Which nutrient level in particular needs to be increased?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fibers
Lipids
13
The sale of which of the following was banned by the FDA in the United States?
Ephedra
Soy products
Natural hormones
Herbal supplements
14
What small devices sends a small dose of electricity to jar the heart back into normal rhythm?
Pacemaker
CCT
CMR
ICD
15
What is an important part of the PT education when preparing a PT to wear a Holter monitor?
Depress the event marker every hour on the half hour
Wear it even in the shower for an accurate reading
Diary of the times of symptomatic activities and emotions
Remove the recorder from its case
16
Which of the following best describes the function of standardization of the EKG machine?
To determine whether the machine is set and working properly
To check for artifacts
To determine the correct placement of chest electrodes
To set machine timing
17
Lead that records electrical activity between the right arm and the left leg
Lead II
Lead I
AVL
AVF
18
Which of the following includes lignin, cellulose, gums, and pectins?
Fibers
Fat
Minerals
Carbohydrates
19
Which of the following is a true statement about ventricular fibrillation?
It has a cardiac cycle occurring early
It is often seen in patients using depressants
Ventricular tachycardia occurs in healthy people
Ventricular fibrillation is life threatening
20
Atrial arrhythmia is characterized by extremely rapid incomplete contractions?
Premature atrial contraction
Atrial fibrillation
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Sinus bradycardia
21
Which of the following statement is most correct concerning weight control?
Ind. will gain wt if they use more calories than they ingest
There is an ideal weight for the entire population
Charts give ranges that vary more than 50 pounds
There is an ideal weoght for each individual
22
What is the name of the body's natural pacemaker?
Medulla
SA node
AV node
Bundle branches
23
Why should the ECG tracing be performed in a quiet, warm, exam room away from electrical equip?
Patient is able to sleep
Artifacts are reduced
Wandering baseline is reduced
Transmission of microorganisms is minimized
24
Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the United States?
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes complications
Respiratory disease
Cancer
25
What diet mods. do you tell Mrs. Martin will help control the effects of diabetes mellitus
Avoiding between-meal snacks
Avoiding large fluctuations in blood glucose levels
Controlling sodium intake
Decreasing total carbohydrates
26
Which of the following best describes the action of the two minerals sodium and potassium?
Water soluble
Electrolytes
Coenzymes
Catalysts
27
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 3 channel or multichannel electrocardiogram
The tracing is recorded on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper
Three or more leads are recorded at one time
speed is an advantage
It records one lead at a time
28
Which of the following best classifies most dietary fiber?
Protein
Vitamin
Fat
Carbohydrate
29
Which of the following statements is true about the food guide pyramid?
Contains quantities of foods you should eat from each group
There are four basic food groups
It is only for sick people
You can eat any amount of the foods on it that you want
30
What does the cardiac cycle represent?
Relaxation of the entire heart
One heartbeat
Contraction of the ventricles
Contraction of the atria
31
Childhood obesity can lead to which of the following?
Type 2 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Hypoglycemia
32
Which of the following occurs if the metal tip of a lead wire becomes detached from an electrod
Wandering baseline
Muscle artifacts
Interrupted baseline
Alternating current artifacts
33
Mexican
Fish, vegetables, and rice often served fried
Rice is the primary energy food; vegetables are lightly cook
Spices, especially curry, are popular
Combination of Spanish and Native American foods are popular
34
Matching the ethnic food preferences w/ the appropriate cultures, regions, or groups. Japanese?
Fish, vegetables, and rice often served fried
Spices, especially curry, are popular
Dark breads and fewer green vegetable salads are consumed
Combinations of Spanish and Native American foods are pop
35
Which of the following is TRUE regarding vitamins?
Vitamins B and C are water soluble
Water soluble vitamins are stored in fatty tissues
Vitamins A, B, D, and E are fat soluble
Vitamins are needed in large quantities
36
Which of the following best describes what a P wave represents?
Ventricular repolarization
Ventricular depolarization
Atrial depolarization
Atrial repolarization
37
Which of the following describes when the myocardial cells recover electrically?
Depolarization
Negative deflection
Repolarization
Polarization
38
Which of the following represents an error in technique when running an electrocardiogram?
Position the machine so the pwer cord run under the PT table
Position limb electrodes on fleshy part of the UA's & LL's
Beginning application of electrodes on PT left side
Instruct the PT to lie still and not talk during procedure
39
Which of the following is NOT an example of a B-complex vitamin?
Cholecalciferol
Thiamine
Riboflavin
Niacin
40
During a coronary balloon angioplasty, a cath w/ a deflated balloon is insert into which artery
Radial
Femoral
Brachial
Carotid
41
meat restrictions on certain days
Jewish (Orthodox)
Mormon
Roman Catholic
Seventh Day Adventist
42
If the electrocardiograph is properly standardized, the standardization mark should be how high
5 mm
10 mm
20 mm
15 mm
43
Which of the following indicates ventricular depolarization?
P wave
QRS complex
PR segment
QT interval
44
Which of the following best describes the electrical conduction system of the heart?
S-A node to Purkinje fibers
A-V node to bundle of His
A-V node to Purkinje fibers
S-A node to left bundle branches
45
Where does deoxygenated blood enter the heart?
Right atrium
Pulmonary artery
Right ventricle
Pulmonary vein
46
Which of the following is a reason to have an EKG?
all the above
Estimates damage from MI
Detects myocardial ischemia
Evaluates arrhythmia/Assess cardiac medication on the heart
47
Which of the following are minerals that become ionized and carry a positive or negative charge
Catalysts
Coenzymes
Electrolytes
Water soluble
48
Which of the following can result from bulimia?
Low blood pressure
Akipecia
Dental caries
Amenorrhea
49
Where is the lead for V6 reading placed?
Fourth intercostal space at right sternal margin
Horizontal to V4 at left anterior axillary line
Fifth intercostals space at midclavicular line
Horizontal to V4 at left midaxillary line
50
No coffee, tea, or alcohol
Islamic
Mormon
Jewish (Orthodox)
Roman Catholic
51
Ovolacto-vegetarians
Jewish (Orthodox)
Islamic
Seventh Day Adventist
Roman Catholic
52
Which of the following best describes how the augmented leads are recorded?
After the precordial leads
Before the bipolar
After the bipolar leads
53
Is the most important recommendations when you encourage PT to read and evaluate food lables?
Low fiber foods
Total sodium, less than 50 mg per day
Calories from fat, not more than 30% of total calories
Cholesterol, at least 300 milligrams(mg) per day
54
Which of the following statements is false regarding digestion?
The LG intest absorbs CO2 & other nutrients & collects food
Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth
Digestion is the process of breaking ↓ , either phys or chem
The entire process of digestion takes place in the stomach
55
Which of the following is true about a treadmill stress test?
It is taken under uncontrolled conditions
It is an invasive ECG tracing
Electrodes are applied to the arms, chest and legs
The stree test is monitored closely by the provider
56
Which of the following would be reasonable goals for weight loss?
20 pounds per month
1-2 pounds per week
10 pounds per month
3-4 pounds per week
57
What is the total of all changes, chemical and physical, that take place in the body
Metabolism
None of the above
Calories
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
58
Western European
Rice is the primary energy food;vegetable are lightly cooked
Fish, vegetables, and rice often served fried
Dark breads and fewer green vegetable salads are consumed
Spices, especially curry, are popular
59
Which of the following electrodes is NOT used as part of the recording?
RA
LA
RL
LL
60
Which of the following would NOT need to be recorded in the Holter monitor PT activity diary?
Name of nearest relative
Bowel movements
Eating meals
medications taken
61
Which of the following is NOT true about Holter monitor electrodes?
There are 6 to 7 electrodes used
Electrode are applied in diff locations than ina resting ECG
The electrodes contain an electrolyte gel
They are disposable
62
Which best describes the contraction of the cardiac cells from the electrical discharge?
Repolarization
Polarization
Negative deflection
Depolarization
63
What type of ventricular arrhythmia is considered a common disturbance in the rhythm?
Ventricular tachycardia
none of the above
Premature ventricular contraction
Ventricular fibrillation
64
Southeast Asian
Combinations of Spanish &Native American foods are popular
Spices, especially curry, are popular
Dark breads and fewer green vegetable salads are consumed
Rice is the primary energy food; veggies are lightly cooked
65
A device placed on the skin that picks up electrical impulses given off by the heart?
Lead wire
Electrode
Amplifier
Electrolyte
66
What is the recommended percentage of total daily fat calories of an average person?
1-15
50-60
5
25-30
67
Which of the following tests requires injecting the patient with a radioactive substance?
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Coronary artery bypass
Thallium stress test
68
The body is composed of what % of water?
35-45
50-65
80-90
75-85
69
Why should an electrolyte be used when running an ECG?
An electrolyte amplifies the elect impulses coming frm heart
An electrolyte reduces the amount of dryness in the skin
An electrolyte protects the PT from shocks caused by the ECG
The skin is a poor conductor of electricity
70
Which of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?
B
D
A
K
71
The function of which of these nutrients is to build and repair tissues?
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Proteins
Vitamins
72
"Failure to thrive" infants and young children are caused by which of the following?
Lack of carbohydrates
Increased protein intake
Lack of protein
Lack of fats
73
Which best describes the protein requirement during pregnancy?
Stays the same
Intake needs to be cut in half
Should be avoided
Nearly doubles
74
Prohibit use of pork and alcohol
Mormon
Seventh Day Adventist
Roman Catholic
Islamic
75
Which best describes a stage of life when there is less need for calories due to less activity?
Elderly
Pregnancy
Infancy
Adolescence
76
Which of the following best describes electrocardiograph paper?
Heat sensitive
Moisture sensitive
Chemically sensitive
Light sensitive
77
The MA places power cord pointing away frm PT and not allow the cble to go under the table why?
Causes somatic tremor artifacts
Helps reduce wandering baseline
Helps reduce AC interference
Causes interrupted baseline
78
What term is used to describe the physical and chemical changes to food that the body makes?
Metabolism
Anabolism
Indigestion
Digestion
79
Which of the following is an example of an artifact caused by electrical interference?
AC interference
Patient sneeze
Patient cough
DC interference
80
What is the term used to refer to an ECG reading that is within normal limits?
Atrial fibrillation
Sinus arrhythmia
Normal sinus rhythm
Baseline recording
81
Which of the following may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12?
Diarrhea
Nervousness
Weight Loss
Pernicious anemia
82
Which of the following is the approx % of the pop. you tell her some form of diabetes mellitus?
2
7
9
12
83
Which of the following is Not considered a classification of nutrients?
Preservatives
Water
Vitamins
Fats
84
Which of the following converts cardiac arrhythmia into normal sinus rhythm?
Cardioversion
None of the above
Noninvasive Holter monitor
Ventricular fibrillation
85
Which of the following is the most rapidly absorbed form of carbohydrate?
Monosaccharide
Fiber
Glycogen
Polysaccharide
86
How many leads are recorded in a standard electrocardiogram?
7
5
10
12
87
Which of the following is the main function of protein?
Maintains fluid balance
Provides amino acids
Provider energy
Maintains heat
88
Match the following religion w/ the approp. religious dietary law. Kosher preparation required
Mormon
Jewish (Orthodox)
Islamic
Roman Catholic
89
Procedure involves taking a portion of a vein and transplant it into 1 or more of the hearts CA
Coronary angioplasty
Atherectomy
Coronary artery bypass
Laser angioplasty
90
A patient who is obese has a total body weight that is what % greater that their ideal weight?
50
40
5
20

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