Tutorials for Chapter 1-3 EKG

The expression of concern for a person's feelings or situation is called

• prejudice

• integrity

• sympathy

• empathy

Some healthcare organizations have __________ that describes what is considered morally right or wrong behavior on the job.

• clinical experience

• licensure

• certifications

• code of ethics

A previous heart attack would be reported when a patient gives her

• Social history

• Medical history

• Family history

• Insurance information

Which of the following is a hard skill?

• Maintaining good personal hygiene

• Reporting to work on time

• Measuring blood pressure accurately

• Communicating effectively with patients

Problem-solving ability is necessary for EKG technicians because

• They must interpret EKGs to decide what is wrong with a patient

• They must decide which form of EKG testing is best for each patient

• They may need to decide when to give a patient medications

• They may need to make adjustments to get a clear EKG tracings

A patient who has been admitted to the hospital is receiving

• Outpatient treatment

• Chronic care

• Inpatient treatment

• Ambulatory Care

When a stethoscope is used to listed to the heartbeat it is called

• Palpation

• Auscultation

• Oscillation

• Interpretation

The medical term for the proper position of a stethoscope during auscultation of the heartbeat is the intercostal space in the midclavicular line.

• fifth, left

• fifth, right

• fourth, left

• fourth, right

A patient whose eyes are open and who responds readily to questions is

• Disoriented

• Unconscious

• Alert

• Oriented

Breathing that requires visible effort regardless of body position can be called

• Labored breathing

• Apnea

• Orthopnea

• Struggle breathing