Which type of ECG leads have a positive pole and a negative pole?

have a positive pole and a negative pole.

Describe the QRS complex in the precordial lead V1 during ECG interpretation.

should be a primarily negative deflection.

Where should Kai place the V1 electrode during a medical training session?

fourth intercostal space, left sternal border.

In what way are augmented leads manipulated when they are printed on EKGs?

Their size is increased so they are large enough to record on EKG paper.

Why is it advantageous for Ava, a nurse, to use Lead II to monitor a patient's heart activity?

It provides excellent views of P waves and QRS complexes.

What scenario will produce a positive QRS complex on the ECG machine?

An electrical impulse traveling toward a positive electrode

How is the hexaxial diagram used in cardiology?

It is used to determine the direction of current flow in the heart.

What does the "gain" setting on the EKG machine concern?

the amplitude of the waves and complexes.

Isla is performing a 12-lead EKG on a patient who has tremors that make the EKG hard to read. What should she do?

Do the EKG as usual with no documentation about tremors.

Macroshock and microshock are LEAST likely to be caused by which of the following? Broken grounding prong on the electrical cord, Properly maintained EKG machine, Ungrounded hospital bed on which the patient is lying, Frayed electrical cord on the EKG machine

Properly maintained EKG machine

During a medical training session, Ava is learning how to differentiate between an artifact and a real cardiac rhythm on a monitor. Which of the following is NOT a method she should use? Options: Immediately defibrillate the patient., Follow any visible QRS complexes., Check your patient for signs of decreased cardiac output, Check the wires and patches.

Immediately defibrillate the patient.

Role of a digital converter in an EKG machine?

converts the analog signal to a digital one.

Michael, an EMS worker, uses a modern EKG machine that is Bluetooth-capable. This allows him to:

transmit the EKG to the nearest hospital so workers can prepare for the patient's arrival.

Maya is monitoring a sleeping patient’s 12-lead EKG. She notices that Lead I’s waves and complexes are extremely jittery—completely unreadable—as are aVR’s. What is the most likely cause?

right arm electrode or patch is loose or off.

What should be Nora's FIRST action when a patient's cardiac rhythm appears life-threatening on the monitor?

Check the patient–assess vital signs and see how he/she feels.

EKG Tech Mid Term Review 2425 Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a bipolar lead? AVF, Lead II, Lead I, Lead III

Back

AVF

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is formed by joining leads I, II, and III at their ends?

Back

Einthoven's triangle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are the precordial leads located?

Back

chest.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which EKG leads are referred to as augmented leads?

Back

leads in which the EKG machine must increase the voltage.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify which of the following is NOT a precordial lead: aVR, V6, V5, V1.

Back

aVR

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which limbs are connected by Lead I in an ECG?

Back

Right arm and left arm

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Lead II connects which limbs?

Back

Right arm and left leg

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