Ekg and telemetry - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following EKG machine functions should an EKG technician use to control and regulate the height of EKG waveforms on the tracing? a. Speed b. Output display c. Artifact filter d. Gain - Accurate Answersd. Gain Which of the following methods should a EKG technician use when removing hair from electrode placement sites for telemetry monitoring? a. Dry shave b. Wet shave c. Tape d. Clippers - Accurate Answersd. Clippers An EKG technician notes periods of sinus arrest on a ...

NHA NOW EKG Technician Practice Test Verified Answers 1. Control of EKG Waveform Height Which of the following EKG machine functions should an EKG technician use to control and regulate the height of EKG waveforms on the tracing? ️ d. Gain --- 2. Hair Removal Method for Telemetry Monitoring Which of the following methods should an EKG technician use when removing hair from electrode placement sites for telemetry monitoring? ️ d. Clippers --- 3. Sinus Arrest Duration...

1. A pt presents to the ED complaining of a 2 day history of a dull substernal ache that has continued to increase in intensity. The pt states that they had some relief after taking nitro yesterday. Vitals: 114/68 BP, 68 HR, 22RR. The EKG demonstrates a new onset of left bundle branch block. The priority intervention for this pt is: A. Continue monitoring for development of ST segment elevation B. Serial cardiac markers C. Preparing the pt for transport to interventional cardiology ...

hypertension risk factors - Answer - smoking - obesity - physical inactivity - dyslipidemia - diabetes - microalbuminuria - GFR < 60 - older age - family history how to assess for HTN - Answer - apical and peripheral pulses - CMS checks - electrolytes - EKG/telemetry HTN S&S - Answer - angina - SOB - altered vision/retinopathy - headaches - dizziness medications for HTN - Answer - beta blockers - diuretics - vasodilators - ACE inhibitors

Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Testbank Hollier Test Bank/StudyGuide AII CHAPTERS IN THIS TEST BANK Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the hearts contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. 2.The nurse clarif...

An EKG technician is preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG for a patient who has dextrocardia. In which of the following locations should the technician place the electrode for lead V1? Left sternal border, fourth intercostal space Which of the following actions should the EKG technician take immediately after attaching the telemetry lead wires to the electrodes? Check the wire colors and identifications to ensure attachment to correct electrodes The presence of which of the following...

An EKG technician obtains the below tracing on a patient. Which of the following dysrhythmias should the technician recognize? Bundle branch block After completing a standard 12-lead EKG on a patient, which of the following actions should an EKG technician take next? Check that the tracing is free from artifacts and then disconnect the patient from the machine Identify the rhythm in the tracing below atrial fibrillation In which of the following locations should an EKG technician pla...

Resume performing CPR on the patient. (The technician should expect the AED to instruct to resume performing CPR on the patient). An EKG tech is performing an exercise stress test when the patient becomes unresponsive with no breathing or pulse. The tech uses an automated external defibrillator (AED) to administer a shock to the patient. what instruction should the tech expect next? b). The ST-segment elevation. (ST elevations are signs of an acute myocardial infarction. The technician should ...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM 800 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c. Review with the client the nee...

NHA NOW EKG Technician Practice Test/Complete Questions and answers/100% Verified/Newly Updated 2023-2024 NHA NOW EKG Technician Practice Test/Complete Questions and answers/100% Verified/Newly Updated 2023-2024 Which of the following EKG machine functions should an EKG technician use to control and regulate the height of EKG waveforms on the tracing? a. Speed b. Output display c. Artifact filter d. Gain d. Gain Which of the following methods should a EKG technician use when removi...