EKG lab Flashcards
The purpose of GXT is to determine
the physiological responses to controlled exercise stress
Most common clinical application of exs testing for gxt is for
Diagnosis of suspected or established CVD
In the lab, what will make you the student more familiar with the electical conductivity of the heart?
EKG
GXT test utilizes measurements included in
prev labs including resting and exs BP
3 Objectives of GXT are met by taking 12 lead EKG and they are:
1) Test is conducted in a safe and prudent manner
2) Accurate HR measurements are attained
3) Subjects with CVD are accurately id’d, this objective is the responsibility of the cooperating physician
The 12-lead EKG taken during exs is more likely to indicate unkown CV problems than an EKG
taken at rest
The EXS tech does not fulfill the role of ____, however, it is . .. ..
cardiologist, however, it is vital for the tech to understand the basic concepts of EKGy and to recognize the most critical EKG abnormalities that occur during GXT
There are how many general principles
7
If there is any doubt as to the benefit of testing or safety of testing, the test should (principle One)
not be performed at that time
The test protocol should be selected to accommodate the
individual patient’s ability to perform treadmill exs (walking pace, anticipated exs capacity), or cycle ergometer exs (2nd principle)
The exs test should begin at a MET level intensity considerbaly below the anticipated what or …
limitation or max capcity and increase gradually in 2 or 3 min stages, w/ observations made at each different stage. The increase in intensity at each stage may be as large as 2 to 3 METs in healthy populations or as small as 1/2 MET in those with disease
HR, BP, RPE, and patient appearance and sx should be
monitored regularly w/ gradin scales for severity of angina in cardiac patients and dyspnea in pulm patients are especially valuable
Contraindications for testing and indications for stopping exs should be
closely observed
All observatipns should be continued for at least
4 min of recovery unless abnormalities occur which require a longer post-test observation
The testing area should be what temp and humidty
22 degs C/ 72 degs F or less
humidity 60% or less if possible
what should your subject avoid for atleast 3 hrs prior to testing??
any food, tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine
What should subj sign prior to administration of the exs test?
informed consent form
