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1
how high is the standardization mark when the electrocardiograph is properly standardized?
20 mm
5 mm
15 mm
10 mm
2
where is chest lead V5 located?
at the fifth console space at the junction of the left midclavicular line
at the horizontal level of V4 at the left midaxillary line
Midway between V4 and V6
at the horizontal level of V4 at the left interior axillary line
3
what type of maintenance should be performed on the electrocardiograph machine?
All are correct
Patient cables,lead wires,& power cords should be cleaned with disinfectant
The casing of ECG should be cleaned with soft cloth and mild detergent
The cable should be inspected for cracks or frying and replaced if needed
4
Holter monitor electrocardiography is used to:
detect cardiac arrhythmias that are intermittent in nature
evaluate patients with unexplained chest pain
All are correct
assess the rate and rhythm of the heart during daily activities
5
all the following result in muscle artifacts, except:
patient discomfort
Electrodes that have come loose
patient coughing or talking
an apprehensive patient
6
The purpose of a peak flow meter is to?
prevent an asthma attack
Measure how quickly air flows out of the lungs
diagnose asthma
deliver asthma medicine to the lungs
7
what is the name given to the portion of the ECG between two waves?
baseline
Segment
polarization line
interval
8
all of the following our guidelines for oxygen usage, except:
use at least 50 feet of tubing with the oxygen delivery system
never smoke while using oxygen
store in a clean, dry, well-ventilated room
Store oxygen cylinders in an upright position
9
chest lead V2 is located at the:
Fourth inter console space at the left margarine of the sternum
fifth and console space at the junction, at the left midclavicular line
fourth intercostal space at the right margarine of the sternum
fifth intercostal space at the left margin of the sternum
10
all of the following are characteristics of a nasal cannula, except:
contains 2 prongs that are inserted into the patient’s nose
most frequently used device for administering home oxygen therapy
does not interfere with the patient’s ability to talk eat or drink
Used for patients who need a high flow of oxygen
11
all of the following our guidelines for electrodes, except:
Store electrodes in a refrigerator
after use, resealed the electro pouch in place in a plastic bag
do not use a dried out electrode
check the expiration date on the electron pouch before using
12
The aVR, aVL, and aVF are known as:
chest leads
bipolar leads
Standard leads
augmented leads
13
which of the following artifacts appear as small, straight, spiked lines that are consistent in nature?
60-cycle interference artifact
interrupted baseline artifact
wandering baseline artifact
muscle artifact
14
which of the following devices measures how much air is exhaled by the lungs and how fast it is exhaled?
Spirometer
tympanogram
blood gas analyzer
Pulse oximeter
15
all of the following our guidelines for patient preparation for an ECG except:
Wear comfortable clothing
Women should not wear tight
do not consume food or fluids except water for 12 hours before ECG
do not apply body lotion or oil on the day of the test
16
what is a cardiac cycle?
contraction of the ventricles
One complete heartbeat
contraction of the artria
relaxation of the entire heart
17
which electrode is used as a ground reference?
left arm
left leg
Right leg
right arm
18
which the following conditions can cause the ECD tracing to exhibit a larger than normal Q wave & elevated S-T segment?
Myocardial infarction
hypertrophy of the heart
congestive heart failure
coronary artery disease
19
oxygen combines with glucose in the cells of the body to produce:
insulin
lactose
adrenaline
Energy
20
what are artifacts?
A type of standardized mark
Additional electrical activity picked up by the ECG
where objects uncovered in ancient Peru
The marking code recorded by the ECG to indicate which lead is being run
21
which of the following may occur when the body cannot maintain an adequate oxygen level?
organ failure
body system failure
death of cells
All are correct
22
Leeds 1, 2, and 3 are the:
augmented leads
chest leads
Bipolar leads
precordial leads
23
which of the following may cause a 60-cycle interference artifact?
Lead wires, not following body contour
Parkinson’s disease
a broken patient cable
patient movement
24
which of the following is an example of cardiac dysrhythmia?
premature ventricular contraction
ventricle fibrillation
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paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
25
what term is used to refer to an electrocardiogram result that is within normal limits?
sinus arrhythmia
Normal sinus rhythm
WNL
baseline recording
26
which of the following are asthma, triggers?
All are correct
animal dander
tobacco smoke
House dust
27
all of the following are guidelines for measuring peak flow rate except:
take a deep breath until the lungs are full
Calculate the average of three acceptable breathing maneuvers
tightly seal the lips around the mouthpiece
blow all the air out of the lungs as fast as possible
28
an electrocardiogram is a recording of the:
Force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels
Electrical activity of the heart
contraction and relaxation of the ventricles
opening and closing of the valves of the heart
29
an electrolyte must be used when running an ECG to:
Facilitate the transmission of the electrical impulses of the heart
amplify the electrical impulses coming from the heart
reduce the amount of dryness of the skin
Protect patient from shocks that are generated by the electrocardiograph
30
electrocardiography is used to:
evaluate chest pain or shortness of breath
detect a dysrhythmia
All are correct
detective presence of cardiac ischemia
31
what happens to the bronchial tubes during an asthma attack?
they become hyposensitive to allergens
they become hard and stuff
they dilate and go into a spasm
They constrict, well, and become clogged with mucus
32
The purpose of pulmonary function testing is to:
detective presence of lung cancer
dilate the bronchial tubes
detect cardiac dysrhythmia
Assess lung functioning
33
A device placed on the skin that picks up electrical impulses released by the heart is known as:
an electrolyte
A lead wire
an amplifier
An electrode
34
all the following are symptoms of a low oxygen level in the body except:
drowsiness and confusion
cyanosis of the lips and fingernails
difficult or irregular breathing
Nausea and vomiting
35
which of the following represents an error in technique when running in electrocardiograph?
Positioning the machine so that the power cord runs under the patient table
positioning limb electrodes on fleshy part front of upper arms & lower leg
instructing the patient to lie still and not talk during the procedure
working on the left side of the
36
how many leads are there on a standard electrocardiogram?
15
5
10
12
