ECG Placement Techniques Flashcards
What is the approximate amount of time for the QRS complex to record on an ECG?
A. 0.06-0.10 seconds
B. 0.04-0.08 seconds
C. 0.04-0.12 seconds
D. 0.04-0.06 seconds
0.06-0.10 seconds
Where should the V4 electrode be placed on the body?
A. left midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space
B. right midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space
C. left midclavicular line, 4th intercostal space
D. right midclavicular line, 4th intercoastal space
left midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space
Which of the following are appropriate actions for the medical professional performing the ECG to take when placing electrodes on a patient’s skin for a 24-hour Holter monitor? (Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. Avoid scars and incisions.
B. Place tape directly over electrodes to help secure them to the patient’s skin.
C. Tape the lead wires to the patient’s skin.
D. Abrade the skin with an alcohol pad or dry 4x4.
E. Place limb leads with tabs facing up.
Avoid scars and incisions., Tape the lead wires to the patient’s skin., Abrade the skin with an alcohol pad or dry 4x4.
When performing an ECG on a patient who is obese and wandering baseline is present, which of the actions should the professional performing the ECG take? (Select the two (2) correct answers.)
A. Ensure that the examination table is not touching the wall.
B. Ensure the patient is not touching the frame or side rail.
C. Ensure that new electrodes and clean clips are used.
D. Ensure good skin preparation.
E. Ensure the patient’s arms are folded over the chest.
Ensure that new electrodes and clean clips are used., Ensure good skin preparation.
A patient with Parkinson’s comes in for an ECG with noticeably severe tremors. Which of the following should the medical assistant do to ensure a proper reading?
A. Ask the patient to remain calm.
B. Have the patient slide their hands Uber their buttocks
C. Have the patient grasp the side of the table.
D. Move the patient into the semi-fowlers position to ease breathing.
Have the patient slide their hands Uber their buttocks
Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses ultrasound to display an image of the structure of the heart?
A. electroencephalogram
B. angiogram
C. echocardiogram
D. electrocardiogram
echocardiogram
After validating an ECG order, collecting all supplies, and ensuring the machine is in proper working order, the professional performing the ECG’s next action should be to
A. explain the procedure.
B. provide for privacy.
C. apply the electrodes.
D. identify the patient
identify the patient.
Which of the following actions by the professional performing an ECG are likely to be performed prior to exercise stress testing? (Select the four (4) correct answers.)
A. Inform the patient of expectations during the testing.
B. Explain the symptoms to report if experienced during testing.
C. Obtain the patient’s medical history and current medications.
D. Observe and monitor the patient, documenting symptoms in the chart.
E. Have a crash cart with defibrillator close at hand
Inform the patient of expectations during the testing., Explain the symptoms to report if experienced during testing., Obtain the patient’s medical history and current medications., Have a crash cart with defibrillator close at hand.
