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Correct Answers | Verified.
The first negative deflection noted in the QRS complex - Correct Answer-Q wave
Atrial fibrillation with a slow ventricular response has an - Correct Answer-ventricular
rate less than 60 BPM
Patient education in self-monitoring includes with of the following: - Correct Answer--
when to disconnect the device
- what to do when the device emits an alert sound
- what type of symptoms to record during the monitoring period
x who to call in case of an emergency
x how to wear the device while driving
Which of the following rhythms may be characterized by regular P-P and regular R-R
intervals at different rates? - Correct Answer-complete heart block
While conducting a routine transtelephonic pacemaker check, the patient states he is
short of breath, and atrial fibrillation is noted in the presenting rhythm strip. The
technician's next step should be to: - Correct Answer-Put the patient on hold and call his
cardiologist
What is the best method for obtaining a good recording from a handheld, ambulatory,
post event cardiac monitor? - Correct Answer-Ensure two of the four electrodes are
pressed gently to the left of the sternum
Which valves prevent the backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary arteries into
the ventricles during diastole? - Correct Answer-semilunar
A patient with a TTM suddenly begins slurring his words and complaining that he has
tingling in his left arm. What is the most appropriate action? - Correct Answer-activate
EMS
The relationship between the conducted P waves and the QRS complexes in a sinus
arrhythmia is - Correct Answer-one P wave per QRS complex
The p wave on the electrocardiogram represents an electrical impulse that spreads
through the - Correct Answer-atria
During sinus rhythm, an early narrow complex beat without a P wave preceding it would
be interpreted as - Correct Answer-PJC
Correct Answers | Verified.
The first negative deflection noted in the QRS complex - Correct Answer-Q wave
Atrial fibrillation with a slow ventricular response has an - Correct Answer-ventricular
rate less than 60 BPM
Patient education in self-monitoring includes with of the following: - Correct Answer--
when to disconnect the device
- what to do when the device emits an alert sound
- what type of symptoms to record during the monitoring period
x who to call in case of an emergency
x how to wear the device while driving
Which of the following rhythms may be characterized by regular P-P and regular R-R
intervals at different rates? - Correct Answer-complete heart block
While conducting a routine transtelephonic pacemaker check, the patient states he is
short of breath, and atrial fibrillation is noted in the presenting rhythm strip. The
technician's next step should be to: - Correct Answer-Put the patient on hold and call his
cardiologist
What is the best method for obtaining a good recording from a handheld, ambulatory,
post event cardiac monitor? - Correct Answer-Ensure two of the four electrodes are
pressed gently to the left of the sternum
Which valves prevent the backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary arteries into
the ventricles during diastole? - Correct Answer-semilunar
A patient with a TTM suddenly begins slurring his words and complaining that he has
tingling in his left arm. What is the most appropriate action? - Correct Answer-activate
EMS
The relationship between the conducted P waves and the QRS complexes in a sinus
arrhythmia is - Correct Answer-one P wave per QRS complex
The p wave on the electrocardiogram represents an electrical impulse that spreads
through the - Correct Answer-atria
During sinus rhythm, an early narrow complex beat without a P wave preceding it would
be interpreted as - Correct Answer-PJC
