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CCMA NHA EKG and Cardiovascular Testing
CCMA NHA EKG and Cardiovascular Testing
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This lead provides the best recording of the heart rhythm, and is used to obtain rhythm strips:
III
I
II
V2
2
You notice rhythmic sharp spikes in an EKG. Which artifact is occurring?
60 cycle (AC) interference
Somatic tremmors
Wandering baseline
Interrupted baseline
3
5 complete cardiac cycles on a 6 second strip. This represents which of the following?
Atrial Fibrillation
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinus Bradycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
4
Which of the following would cause a wandering baseline throughout an EKG tracing?
The cable tips are loose or have become separated
Electrode pads are defective or poorly attached
The machine is missing the grounding prong on the outlet
The machine does not have the proper standardized setting
5
Which instructions should the CCMA provide for a pt having an EKG?
Avoid food and drink for 4 hours prior to the test
Remove all clothing from the waist up
Apply moisturizing lotion to the electrode placement sites
Maintain a full bladder for the duration of the test
6
What is the ratio of applied leads to recorded leads in a standard 12 lead EKG?
3 : 6
10 : 10
10 : 12
9 : 12
7
A pt you are preparing for an EKG c/o SOB. What position do you place the pt in for the test?
Semi-Fowler's
Prone
Supine
Sims'
8
Which of the following is true about limb leads and electrodes?
Leads V1 through V6 are limb leads
Limb leads are unipolar
Limb leads are placed on the fleshy areas of the skin
The leg lead wire serves as a ground
9
EKG on a patient who has a heart rate of 105/min. This is which of the following conditions?
Sinus Rhythm
Tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
Bradycardia
