EKG and Cardiovascular

EKG and Cardiovascular

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Biology

12th Grade

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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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