Chapter 28 & and 29

Question 1

Cardiac ______ can be monitored by using an electrocardiogram (ECG).

Answer 1

electrical activity

Question 2

The heart’s electrical acitvity can be monitored by a standard ______ (resting ECG), ambulatory ECG (Holter monitoring), continuous cardiac monitoring, or by telemetry.

Answer 2

12 lead ECG

Question 3

Cardiac monitoring is used to diagnose dysrhytmias, chamber enlargement, myocardial ischemia, injury or infarction and to moniotr the effects of ______ or medication administration.

Answer 3

electrolyte imbalances

Question 4

Cardiac _____ are heartbeat distrubances (beat formation, beat conduction, or myocardial response to beat).

Answer 4

dysrhythmias

Question 5

Nurses should be familiar with _______ and defibrillation procedures for treating dyshythmias.

Answer 5

cardioversion