In which of the following positions should the medical assistant place the patient who has shortness of breath for an EKG?

EKG and Cardiovascular

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Prone
Semi-Fowler's
Supine
Sims'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following instructions should the medical assistant provide when preparing a patient for an EKG?
Avoid food or drink for 4 hours prior to the test.
Remove all clothing from the waist up.
Apply moisturizing lotion to the electrode placement sites.
Maintain a full bladder for the duration of the test.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following information is true of limb leads and electrodes?
Limb leads are unipolar
Leads V1 through V6 are limb leads
Limb leads are placed on the fleshy areas of the skin
The left leg lead wire serves as the ground
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following should the assistant identify as the standard speed of the recording for an EKG machine?
25 mm/second
50 mm/second
10 mm/second
5 mm/second
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which of the following locations should the assistant place the V4 lead when preparing a patient for an EKG?
5th intercostal space at the anterior axillary line
5th intercostal space at the midaxillary line
Midway between V3 and V5
5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following electrocardiograph issues could have resulted in a wandering baseline throughout an EKG tracing?
The electrode pads were defective or poorly attached
The machine was missing the grounding prong for the outlet
The machine did not have the proper standardization settings set
The cable tips were loose or had become separated
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following artifacts is occurring when a medical assistant notices rhythmic sharp spikes throughout an EKG tracing?
Wandering baseline
Interrupted baseline
interference
Somatic tremor
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