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The electrocardiograph may be used to evaluate the functions of: - ANSWER
Artificial Pacemaker
Job duties for the EKG Technicians may include: - ANSWER All of the above
-Escorting Pt's into treatment room
- Obtaining patient info
- Identifying abnormal heart activity
The equipment may be used by the ECG technician may include: - ANSWER All of
the Above
- Calculator, Calipers, Scissors
An EKG technician should be able to: - ANSWER Work with precision and accuracy
Holter Monitoring records cardiac rhythm for a time period of: - ANSWER 24 to 48
hours
Stress testing records and monitors cardiac rhythm during: - ANSWER Excercise
Phonocardiograph technicians operate equipment used to record abnormal: -
ANSWER heart sounds
Vectorcardiograph technicians monitor 3-dimensional tracings of the activity of the: -
ANSWER Heart
Taking vital signs normally means the recording of body: - ANSWER All of the above
- Temp, Blood pressure, Respiration
Normal vital signs can change due to different factors such as: - ANSWER Weight
In order to take and record vital signs, the following equipment is needed: -
ANSWER Thermometer
Oral temperatures can be affected by: - ANSWER All of the above
- Smoking, Intake of food, Breathing
The temperature measured inside the mouth is __________ than rectal temperature.
- ANSWER Lower
With the intake of food or drinks that are calorie rich, the temperature will: -
ANSWER Increase
, The consumption of alcohol will show a small decrease in temperature during the
day and ________ during the night. - ANSWER Increase
A person's sleep patterns can also affect body temperatures. In general,
temperatures ______ at night and throughout the night. - ANSWER Drop
Sites used for temperature measurement may include: - ANSWER All of the above
- Oral, Rectal, Vaginal
Blood Pressure (BP) is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of: -
ANSWER Blood Vessels
The systolic blood pressure is when the heart is - ANSWER Contracting
The diastolic blood pressure is when the heart is - ANSWER Relaxing
The medical term for low blood pressure is - ANSWER Hypotension
Symptoms of low blood pressure can include - ANSWER Dizziness
Causes for low blood pressure may include: - ANSWER All of the Above
-Pregnancy, Severe allergic reactions, heart problems
Some medications can also cause low blood pressure, for example: - ANSWER
Drugs for Parkinson's Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension is: - ANSWER A sudden drop in blood pressure when
standing up from a sitting or lying position
Postprandial hypotension is: - ANSWER A sudden drop in blood pressure after
eating
Shy-Drager Syndrome causes: - ANSWER Progressive damage to the automatic
nervous system
A common drug to treat orthostatic hypotension is: - ANSWER Fludrocortisone
Hypertension is a medical condition where the force of blood against artery walls is: -
ANSWER High enough that it can cause health problems
Types of high blood pressure are: - ANSWER Primary(essential) and secondary
Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary hypertension, including -
ANSWER All of the Above
- Kidney problems, Adrenal gland tumors, Cocaine
Sphygmomanometer is a medical device that is used to measure - ANSWER Blood
pressure
Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Updated 2024
The electrocardiograph may be used to evaluate the functions of: - ANSWER
Artificial Pacemaker
Job duties for the EKG Technicians may include: - ANSWER All of the above
-Escorting Pt's into treatment room
- Obtaining patient info
- Identifying abnormal heart activity
The equipment may be used by the ECG technician may include: - ANSWER All of
the Above
- Calculator, Calipers, Scissors
An EKG technician should be able to: - ANSWER Work with precision and accuracy
Holter Monitoring records cardiac rhythm for a time period of: - ANSWER 24 to 48
hours
Stress testing records and monitors cardiac rhythm during: - ANSWER Excercise
Phonocardiograph technicians operate equipment used to record abnormal: -
ANSWER heart sounds
Vectorcardiograph technicians monitor 3-dimensional tracings of the activity of the: -
ANSWER Heart
Taking vital signs normally means the recording of body: - ANSWER All of the above
- Temp, Blood pressure, Respiration
Normal vital signs can change due to different factors such as: - ANSWER Weight
In order to take and record vital signs, the following equipment is needed: -
ANSWER Thermometer
Oral temperatures can be affected by: - ANSWER All of the above
- Smoking, Intake of food, Breathing
The temperature measured inside the mouth is __________ than rectal temperature.
- ANSWER Lower
With the intake of food or drinks that are calorie rich, the temperature will: -
ANSWER Increase
, The consumption of alcohol will show a small decrease in temperature during the
day and ________ during the night. - ANSWER Increase
A person's sleep patterns can also affect body temperatures. In general,
temperatures ______ at night and throughout the night. - ANSWER Drop
Sites used for temperature measurement may include: - ANSWER All of the above
- Oral, Rectal, Vaginal
Blood Pressure (BP) is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of: -
ANSWER Blood Vessels
The systolic blood pressure is when the heart is - ANSWER Contracting
The diastolic blood pressure is when the heart is - ANSWER Relaxing
The medical term for low blood pressure is - ANSWER Hypotension
Symptoms of low blood pressure can include - ANSWER Dizziness
Causes for low blood pressure may include: - ANSWER All of the Above
-Pregnancy, Severe allergic reactions, heart problems
Some medications can also cause low blood pressure, for example: - ANSWER
Drugs for Parkinson's Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension is: - ANSWER A sudden drop in blood pressure when
standing up from a sitting or lying position
Postprandial hypotension is: - ANSWER A sudden drop in blood pressure after
eating
Shy-Drager Syndrome causes: - ANSWER Progressive damage to the automatic
nervous system
A common drug to treat orthostatic hypotension is: - ANSWER Fludrocortisone
Hypertension is a medical condition where the force of blood against artery walls is: -
ANSWER High enough that it can cause health problems
Types of high blood pressure are: - ANSWER Primary(essential) and secondary
Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary hypertension, including -
ANSWER All of the Above
- Kidney problems, Adrenal gland tumors, Cocaine
Sphygmomanometer is a medical device that is used to measure - ANSWER Blood
pressure
