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PT resting ekg is normal but PT reports frequent palpitation
Question 2: The normal range for body temp in pediatrics is?
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The same as adult PT Question 3: Which of these introductions is appropriate for an EKG tech to make?
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"I'm Mario bedoya, I'm an EKG technician" Question 4: An ectopic focus is a group of cells in the heart that initiates an impulse?
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In an abnormal location
Question 5: If the PT is experiencing a very rapid heart rate the doctor may request that an EKG be performed with?
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With the paper speed set to 50mm Question 6: Semi-Flower's position would be an appropriate position for which of the following PT?
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An elderly women with congestive heart failure
Question 7: What is injected into a PT bloodstream during nuclear stress test?
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A radioactive tracer
Question 8: When are vital signs measured during an exercise stress test ?
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Before every 2.5 min during & after the stress test Question 9: At what point should an EKG tech confirm the identity something something?
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(C) After introducing himself & before providing anycare Question 10: An intellectually disabled adult PT is frightened of the EKG machine & does not want to lie down for the test. What should the EKG tech should do?
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Offer to show the machine to the PT & answer any questions
Question 11: Agonal rhythm is named for the fact that is
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Associated with the throes of death Question 12: 57yr old PT is undergoing an exercise stress test. What is the heart rate the Pt must reach during testing in order for test to be valid?
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139
Question 13: Pulmonary embolism occurs when _____ enter the lungs
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A blood clot
Question 14: The EKG tech must wear gloves during EKG testing
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If the PT has opened wounds on his chest or limbs (A)
Question 15: Some forms of atrioventricular block are marked by prolonged
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PR intervals
Question 16: Electrical interference may be caused by?
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Fluorescent lights in the exam room Question 17: A PT with his left arm amputated at the shoulder will require alternate placement??
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(C) Both the RA & LA electrodes Question 18: When preparing a PT for an upcoming stress test , which are the following statements
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"After the test you will need to avoid exertion Question 19: Before performing an EKG on a PT under contact precautions the tech should?
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Don gloves
Question 20: Which electrode is shared by leads I & III?
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LA
Question 21: A blood pressure reading of 145\80 is considered?
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Hypertensive Question 22: What should an EKG tech do before uploading a PT EKG to the PT EHR?
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Confirm that the EKG is free of artifact & that the EHR correctly matches the identify of the PT
Question 23: How are signals from telemetry pack monitored?
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By viewing the EKG on an on going basis at central something (B) Question 24: Which cardiac test provides direct info about the mechanical activity of the heart?
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Echocardiogram Question 25: When a PT EKG tracing shows distinct spikes before widened QRS complexes this is a sign?
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That the PT has an artificial pacemaker pacing the ventricles Question 26: Shows NRS but pt has np pulse. Electrodes are in place & lead wires are connected & so the tech can assume that the PT is experiencing
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Pulseless electrical activity Question 27: Which of these sentences demonstrates PT understanding of directions for Holter monitor?
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"I will make a note in the diary when I exercise" Question 28: A Spanish speaking PT says that she understands English but seems to be having difficulty answering the EKG tech questions. What should the EKG tech do?
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Contact an interpreter or initiate interpretation services