Chapter 1: Electrocardiography

Question 1

auscultated blood pressure:

Answer 1

listening to the blood pressure.

Question 2

automatic external defibrillator (AED):

Answer 2

device that recognizes abnormal rhythm and determines whether it is considered a “shockable rhythm”

Question 3

body mechanics:

Answer 3

using movements that maintain proper posture and avoid muscle and bone injury.

Question 4

cardiac output:

Answer 4

amount of blood the heart pumps per minute.

Question 5

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR):

Answer 5

providing breaths and chest compressions for a person that shows no signs of breathing/ a heart beat

Question 6

cardiovascular disease (CVD):

Answer 6

disease related to the heart and blood vessels (veins and arteries).

Question 7

cardiovascular technologist:

Answer 7

an individual that has advanced skills and can assist technicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic test.

Question 8

code blue:

Answer 8

common alert that notifies healthcare providers that a patient is unresponsive and needs immediate assistance.

Question 9

coronary artery disease (CAD):

Answer 9

narrowing of the arteries around the heart, causing a reduction of blood.