Medical Terminology Quiz

What does the term "orthopnea" refer to?

• Difficulty breathing except when sitting or standing upright.

• The ability to walk or move around.

• The transmission of data over long distances.

• Distortions in a recording or image.

What does the adjective "ambulatory" mean?

• Able to walk or move around.

• Difficulty breathing except when sitting or standing upright.

• The transmission of data over long distances.

• Distortions in a recording or image.

The term used for solving problems with a device is (a)  

• Orthopnea
• Troubleshoot
• Telemetry
• Artifacts

What is the preferred position for a 12-lead EKG?

• Semi-Fowler's position

• Supported supine position without pillows

• Sitting position

• Lying on the right side

Patients in the later stages of pregnancy should be placed (a)   during cardiac testing.

• Lying on their back
• Sitting upright
• On their right side with a pillow s
• Standing

What type of cardiac testing is used more in ongoing inpatient or outpatient monitoring?

• 12-lead EKG

• Three- or five-lead EKG and telemetry

• Stress test

• Echocardiogram

What is important for electrode placement during cardiac testing?

• The patient should be fasting

• The patient should assume a comfortable relaxed position

• The patient should be hydrated

• The patient should be in a dark room

Match the following purposes with their corresponding positioning alterations during cardiac testing.

• Altering position to stimulate cardiac activity

• To prevent waveform changes or interference

• Changing position for clearer results

• To improve patient comfort

• Repositioning to avoid signal distortion

• To increase heart rate

• Adjusting position for better relaxation

• To enhance diagnostic interpretation

Is it okay to disconnect the leads or move them to a different location?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only if instructed

What should you do if you experience itching, swelling, or redness at the site of electrode placement?

• Ignore it

• Call the provider’s office

• Remove the electrodes

• Apply lotion