EKG Technician Review

The V2 precordial lead is found left of the sternum in what intercostal space?

A patient must understand the procedure in order to provide informed consent?

This precordial lead is located at the 5th intercostal space between V4/V6?

On standard graph paper, 1 small square equals

On standard graph paper, 15 large squares equal?

A wandering baseline is a result of improperly placed electrodes?

The appearance of a U wave is associated with

Greater than 150 beats per minute is called?

On an Infant EKG where should the lead V3R placed?

Artifact can come from the following: Seizure,trembling, cold patient, dry skin, wet skin?

The horizontal axis of the graph paper represents?

On standard graph paper, 30 large squares equals?

The V1 precordial lead is placed on the right sternum, in what intercostal space?

Beta blockers help lower blood pressure?

The leads represent different views or pictures of the heart?

A patient should note symptoms when wearing a Holter monitor such as palpitations?

The standard paper speed is 25 mm/second?

The vertical axis of the graph paper represents the?

Before performing an EKG you should remove the following from the patient?

A current EKG rhythm strip can predict if a patient will have a MI in the future?

V1 & V2 area of involvement is the

ST depression or T wave inversions are?

It is okay to go to work, exercise, etc. while wearing a Holter monitor?

A 12 lead EKG only has 10 electrodes?

U wave with chest pain & discomfort?

The back up pacemaker of the heart

Instruct the patient not to eat, drink, or smoke for 3 hours before stress test?

The rate at which ECG paper goes through the printer is adjustable?

The correct term for a flat line is

A 60 cycle interference means too many electrical devices are plugged in the outlet

Digoxin or Digitalis help lower heart rate

The monitor shows electrical activity, but the patient does not have a pulse.

If you do not recognize a rhythm strip the Tech should verify their lead placements?

To measure a baby's pulse which artery is used?

Who is the primary pacemaker of the heart?

A patient should call 911 if they experience serious symptoms such as unrelieved chest pains?

A stress test determines how the heart functions under increased workload caused by exercise?

An EKG is a non-invasive, painless procedure that only takes a few minutes to complete?

An EKG tracing shows what pattern on the rhythm strip?

Upright P waves, narrow QRS complexes, and a ventricular rate between 60-100?

The Holter monitor measures heart electrical activity over a period of 24 to 72 hours?

Lead placement must be modified in patients who have extremity amputation?

The saw tooth appearance is called

Patient history includes: social hx, medical conditions, surgical hx, & a list of medications.

A change of respiratory cycle and variations in vagal tone is called

A stress test takes approximately 10 minutes to complete?

Unreliable pulse oximeter results are caused by

The patient can stop the stress test at any time if they have chest pains or dizziness?

Blood thinners prevent clots from forming.

The precordial lead located at the 5th intercostal space, midclavicular ?

A faster paper speed makes the rhythm appear slower?

Telemetry is used to continuously monitor the electrical system of the heart?

EKG machine repairs should be performed by?

If electrodes fall off during a Holter monitor test call the physician's office?

Greater than 100 beats per minute is called?

The precordial lead located between the V2/V4 is?

Nitroglycerin dilates the blood vessels to increase blood flow.

A risk of a beta blocker is having hypotension?

Sensitivity on the EKG machine measures?

1 millimeter (mm) = 0.10 millivolt (mV)

Less than 60 beats per minute is called

An elevated ST wave on a rhythm strips indicates an?

On standard graph paper, 5 small squares equals?

Which leads represent Einthoven's Triangle?

The precordial lead located at the 5th intercostal space, midaxillary is?

Normal pulse range is

A pulse oximeter result below 90% is normal?

EKG changes can be observed days to weeks after a MI?

Aspirin, Coumadin & Heparin are examples of blood thinners?

If placing an electrode and the breast needs to be moved, use the palm of your hand.