Soto Ch 4-8 Review

Techniques like vital signs and I maging to evaluate patient health.

View electrical activity from anterior to posterior.

Preparation, lead placement, recording, and interpretation.

make a quivering movement, abnormally fast

Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.

time during which ventricles are contracting and emptying (repolarization)

Single reference point for measuring electrical activity in one direction

Prevents angiotensin II from forming. Can reduce hypertrophy.

chest leads, positive unipolar

Wires connecting electrodes to an ECG machine.

ventricular depolarization

Mnemonic for patient history: Provides additional information by patients.

Formal agreement documented in writing.

Most known danger for some cardiacs

the SA node nonfunctional, P waves absent, heart paced by AV node

Guidelines ensuring consistent and safe patient care.

Perspective that can be seen from different lead placements.

Slows nerve impulses within the heart

Lowers BP by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme.

Study of dwhen a drug encounters another drug, herb or vitamin.

Represents atrial depolarization in an ECG.

Includes segments, lines, waveforms, and intervals.

Amount of deviation from the iso electric line

Rapid, irregular heartbeats leading to ineffective pumping.

Muscle movement by moving limbs fingers or shaking

ventricular depolarization and atrial repolarization

Medications that widen blood vessels to improve blood flow.

Weakens arterial walls

Two reference points for measuring electrical activity.

Abnormal bulging in a blood vessel wall.

Rate a drug is absorbed into the body

Flow of electric charge measured in amperes.

Measures inflammation levels in the body.

Irregularities on ECG tracing due to interference.

Depolarization of the purkinji network

Causes vasoconstriction, increasing blood pressure.

artifact caused by appliances or equipment in the area

Direction of current through various ECG leads.

Rx for acute heart failure, normal BP and cannot tolerate ace inhibitors

ventricular repolarization.

Specific positioning for limb and precordial leads.

a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery

Typically lasts 1-2 years if stored properly.

Reduce electrical interference from outside the body

View from more than one angle when a kid heart injury is suspected

Amount of electrical stimulus or difference in action potential

decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by blocking beta receptors

time during which ventricles are relaxing and filling

Common error caused by reversing RA and LA leads.

Limb Leads view electrical activity from...

Drugs that block effects of angiotensin II on blood vessels.

Drugs that elevate the rate of bodily urine excretion

Electric potential difference measured in volts.

Portable device for continuous ECG monitoring. Uses 5 leads.

Can cause arrhythmias if serum levels are too high.

interacts with ASA and other anti-platelet drugs by increasing toxicity

Terminal rhythm

Graphical record made up of line showing the direction of electrical forces

lower cholesterol in the blood

Right and left atria are depolarized

atrial depolarization is complete and the impulse is delayed at the AV node

Sometimes caused from tangled leads or electrodes with poor contact

Measures average blood glucose over 2-3 months.

Time mpulse travels fromSA node to atria and toventricle

depolarization of the interventricular septum

repolarization of the purkinje fibers. Can appear due to toxicity/imbalance

Medications prescribed to prevent blood clotting.

Time with no electrical activity occurring.

Measures heartbeat rate and regularity

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; protects pt privacy.

A mnemonic for assessing pain

a disease that prevents the body from converting glucose into energy

Conductive pads. Can be made of foam, cough, or wet gel.

Charting method: Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan.

3 lead uses three electrodes; RA, LA, LL

ST segment elevation, T waves maybe in inverted or flat.

Agreement given orally without written documentation.

Chaotic, irregular contractions. Deadly r/t loss of blood circulation

Time between two waves that complete an event

Increase BP and HR and decrease effectiveness of anti-thrombotic agents

Drugs that inhibit potassium channels to affect heart rhythm.

Reduce fluid retention and increase urine output. Improve kidney disease