QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.Where would you place electrodes on a patient with a left leg amputation?? -
ANSWERS✔-torso, trunk
\.You notice small waves on the ECG< what could you do ? - ANSWERS✔-increase
size by increasing the gain
\.The angle of louis reflects the location of the ___ - ANSWERS✔-2nd rib
\.A patient with a wide QRS is at risk for - ANSWERS✔-ventricular arrythmias
\.The first step during the operation of an AED is - ANSWERS✔-turn the AED ON
\.You can reduce the presence of somatic tremor or artifact by - ANSWERS✔-
covering the patient
\.How to identify Atrial Flutter - ANSWERS✔-presence of sawtooth waves
, \.When applying the chest electrodes and the patient has large breasts, you shoul
- ANSWERS✔-ask the patient to lift the breast
\.How many electrodes do you apply for a 12-lead ECG - ANSWERS✔-10
\.the best way to identify the patient is to - ANSWERS✔-check the wrist ID band
with the order, ask the patient name and DOB
\.If someone like a friend or family member asks for a copy of the patient's ECG,
what would be the best response - ANSWERS✔-PT records are confidential(HIPAA)
\.What is the significance of having the ECG in the EMR - ANSWERS✔-
(baseline)diagnostic test that can be used for comparison in the future
\.How is the QT interval measured? - ANSWERS✔-beginning of QRS to end of T
wave
\.ECG control that affects amplitude - ANSWERS✔-the gain button
\.You are applying electrodes for telemetry monitoring to a patient with sensitive
skin,what should you do? - ANSWERS✔-decrease pressure when abrading the skin
\.During a stress test, you should observe the patient for? - ANSWERS✔-fatigue
and/or hyperventilation