EKG FInal Review

How many leads does a Holter monitor have?

• 2

• 3

• Up to 5

• Up to 12

What does the assistant do during Holter monitoring?

• Check the battery

• Prepare and Instruct the patient

• Apply and remove the monitor

• All of the above

What does the assistant monitor for the patient throughout a stress test?

• Vital signs

• Oxygen saturation

• Physical appearance

• All of the Above

What does a stress test measure?

• How efficiently blood moves through the heart and lungs

• How well exercise relieves a person's anxiety

• How the heart reacts to the increased need for oxygen during exercise

• How the brain reacts to situations that cause fear

Which of these tests record the activity of a patient's heart for 24 hours or more?

• Standard 12-Lead ECG

• Stress Test

• Holter Monitor

What is the purpose of the patient diary in Holter monitoring?

• Supply a link to patient activity at the time of any abnormal results

• provide a place to document the results of the test

• Inform the patient of what items to avoid during the test

• Remind the patient about heart-healthy behaviors

Which of the following will NOT interfere with recording or damage Holter monitor equipment?

• Electric blanket

• Sponge bath

• Metal detectors

• Showering

Which of the following is done last during a Holter monitor application?

• Tape wires to avoid tension

• Apply the electrodes on the chest

• Attach the lead wires to the electrodes

• Attach the lead wires to the patient cable

Which does a stress test measure?

• How efficiently blood moves through the heart and lungs

• How the brain react to situations that cause fear

• How the heart reacts to the increased need for oxygen during exercise

• How well exercise relieves a person's anxiety

What is the purpose of the patient diary in Holter monitoring?

• Inform the patient of what items to avoid during the test.

• Supply a link to patient activity at the time of any abnormal results.

• Provide a place to document the results of the test

• Remind the patient about hear-healthy behaviors