EKG Quiz 2

All of the following are normal findings for an infant patient EXCEPT:

• A short PR interval

• A shortened QRS complex

• A heart rate of 150

• A heart rate below 100

What rules of HIPPA protect patients' rights?

• Privacy and security rules

• Medical practitioner rules

• Patient advocacy rules

• Privacy and confidentiality rules

Which of the following actions is indicated when preparing a patient for a cardiac stress test?

• Tape the EKG electrodes if necessary

• Tell the patient to pause all medications for the stress test

• Reassure the patient that there are no dietary restrictions for the test

• Advise patients with breasts to avoid wearing a tight bra

Under what circumstances con your medical information NOT be shared by your provider

• If a police report is required

• If requested by your employer

• To protect public health

• To improve the coordination of your care

The standard leads are comprised of which of the following leads?

• AVR, AVL, AVF

• Lead one, two and three

• V leads

• both a and b

When the monitor shows a straight line, you should begin troubleshooting by checking which of the following?

• attachment of the lead wire

• on-off switch

• lead selector

• all of the above

Which wave form would not be seen in a normal EKG?

• P wave

• QRS

• V wave

• T wave

Which of the patient's limbs are the ground lead?

• right leg

• left leg

• right arm

• left arm

A positive wave will be pointing in which of the following directions?

• upward

• downward

• toward the negative connection

• away from the negative connection

Poor electrode contact can cause which of the following?

• wandering baseline

• intermittent loss of signal

• false low rate alarms

• all of the above