CCI Adult Echo CTL Preparing Exam Graded A+

An EKG performed during an echocardiogram requires the use of three leads. Which of the following is not a standard location for lead placement? a) right arm b) left leg c) left arm d) right leg - ANSWER-d) right leg A patient presents with a clinical history of stable angina. What medication is most likely to be listed in her chart that is related to this clinical history? a) nitroglycerin b) lovenox c) heparin d) HTN medication - ANSWER-a) nitroglycerin When placing the electrodes on a patient for a 12 lead EKG for a stress echo, the electrodes for V1 and V2 are placed: a) at the 4th intercostal space on either side of the sternum b) at the 5th intercostal space at the midaxillary line on both sides of the chest c) on the left arm and left leg d) on the right arm and right leg - ANSWER-a) at the 4th intercostal space on either side of the sternum Which of the following describes the correct method of needle insertion for an intravenous catheter prior to a dobutamine stress echo? a) position the needle at a 90-degree angle to the antecubital fossa b) position the needle for a lateral to medial puncture at a 60-degree angle c) position the needle as parallel to the skin as possible when puncturing vein d) position the needle at a 90-degree angle to the long axis of the vein - ANSWER-c) position the needle as parallel to the skin as possible when puncturing vein (15-20-degree angle)