EKG Study Guide Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions
1. electrocardio- a recording in visible form of the electrical activity of a patient's heart; also called
gram (EKG) ECG.
2. diagnosis determination of medical condition by a doctor
3. cardiologist a doctor specializing in the health of the heart.
4. EKG technician a healthcare worker who performs or assists with ditterent types of EKG tests
5. ambulatory care care provided in an outpatient setting such as a doctor's oflce or urgent care
center.
6. outpatient treat- care provided without the patient being admitted to a hospital.
ment
7. acute care care provided in an inpatient setting such as a hospital where the emphasis is on
providing
short-term, immediate care for illnesses and injuries.
8. inpatient treat- care provided to a patient who has been admitted to a hospital.
ment
9. myocardial infarc- a condition that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen
tion because
blood flow is blocked; also called heart attack.
10. scope of practice a description of the duties a healthcare worker is expected and legally allowed to
perform.
11. Ambulatory care Doctor's oflce
settings • Urgent care center
• Free-standing emergency department
• Occupational health clinic
• Primary care clinic
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• Cardiology specialty clinic
• Outpatient surgery center
• Rehabilitation or physical therapy clinic
12. Inpatient Care Hospital
Settings • Specialty hospital (e.g., heart hospital or children's hospital)
• Long-term care facility
• Inpatient rehabilitation facility
13. soft skills skills, such as attention to detail and use of tact, which are not related to the
performance of
a specific task but which attect how a person performs her job
14. hard skills skills, such as measuring blood pressure, applying electrodes, and operating EKG
machines,
that involve performing specific tasks.
15. prejudice an unfavorable opinion of a person or group of people based on race, religion,
and so forth
that is without basis.
16. empathy the ability to understand and experience the feelings of another person.
17. sympathy the expression of concern for a person's feelings or situation.
18. code of ethics a list outlining behavior that is considered morally right or wrong in a particular
setting
19. Qualities of Great Acceptance of constructive feedback
EKG Technicians • Care for personal appearance
• Reliable attendance
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Acceptance of cultural diversity
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1. electrocardio- a recording in visible form of the electrical activity of a patient's heart; also called
gram (EKG) ECG.
2. diagnosis determination of medical condition by a doctor
3. cardiologist a doctor specializing in the health of the heart.
4. EKG technician a healthcare worker who performs or assists with ditterent types of EKG tests
5. ambulatory care care provided in an outpatient setting such as a doctor's oflce or urgent care
center.
6. outpatient treat- care provided without the patient being admitted to a hospital.
ment
7. acute care care provided in an inpatient setting such as a hospital where the emphasis is on
providing
short-term, immediate care for illnesses and injuries.
8. inpatient treat- care provided to a patient who has been admitted to a hospital.
ment
9. myocardial infarc- a condition that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen
tion because
blood flow is blocked; also called heart attack.
10. scope of practice a description of the duties a healthcare worker is expected and legally allowed to
perform.
11. Ambulatory care Doctor's oflce
settings • Urgent care center
• Free-standing emergency department
• Occupational health clinic
• Primary care clinic
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• Cardiology specialty clinic
• Outpatient surgery center
• Rehabilitation or physical therapy clinic
12. Inpatient Care Hospital
Settings • Specialty hospital (e.g., heart hospital or children's hospital)
• Long-term care facility
• Inpatient rehabilitation facility
13. soft skills skills, such as attention to detail and use of tact, which are not related to the
performance of
a specific task but which attect how a person performs her job
14. hard skills skills, such as measuring blood pressure, applying electrodes, and operating EKG
machines,
that involve performing specific tasks.
15. prejudice an unfavorable opinion of a person or group of people based on race, religion,
and so forth
that is without basis.
16. empathy the ability to understand and experience the feelings of another person.
17. sympathy the expression of concern for a person's feelings or situation.
18. code of ethics a list outlining behavior that is considered morally right or wrong in a particular
setting
19. Qualities of Great Acceptance of constructive feedback
EKG Technicians • Care for personal appearance
• Reliable attendance
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Acceptance of cultural diversity
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