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Module 13: EKG and Cardiovascular Testing Flashcards

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CMA role in cardiovascular testing

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  • preparing pt
  • providing post-procedure assistance
  • accurately and efficiently performing test
  • noting obvious abnormalities
  • maintaining equipment
  • preparing testing materials for provider interpretation
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how to prepare pt for EKG

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  • identify pt
  • explain procedure
  • disrobing, owning, draping
  • clean skin and clip hair if needed
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does an EKG shock you with electricity

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  • no
  • records electrical activity of the heart
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how to disrobe/drape/gown pt

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  • pt undressed from waist up
  • no pantyhose or tights
  • drape with opening in the front
  • provide additional cover after leads are placed
  • remove jewelry and electronic devices
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5
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artifacts

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unwanted external event occurring in an EKG tracing not associated with the heart function

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multichannel EKG machine

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  • monitors all 12 leads at once
  • can record 3, 4, or 6 at a time
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three-channel EKG unit

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  • typically in ambulatory care setting
  • records 3 leads at once
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single-channel EKG machine

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  • records one lead at a time
  • produces running strip
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telemetry

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  • computer-based monitoring
  • conducted in hospital setting
  • pt constantly monitored
  • emergency equipment available
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10
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how many electrodes are placed

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10

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11
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how many angles and planes are recorded

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12

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12
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what conducts impulses on electrodes

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electrolyte gel

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vertical axis on EKG

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  • gain or amplitude
  • small square represents 0.1 mv
  • large squares include 5 small squares and represent 0.5 mv
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horizontal axis on EKG

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  • time
  • small square represents 0.04 seconds
  • large squares include 5 small squares and represent 0.2 seconds
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15
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what speed should paper run at

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25 mm/sec

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normal amplitude

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10 mm or 1 mv

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17
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how are waveforms put on paper

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burned onto paper via heat and pressure-sensitive stylus

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18
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how to clean pt skin

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  • instruct pt to avoid applying any substance to skin
  • clean using alcohol or soap and water
  • clip or shave hair if needed
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19
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where should limb electrodes be placed

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  • fleshy areas
  • within same general vicinity on each limb
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20
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where do the first six recorded leads originate from

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arms and legs

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21
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bipolar

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recording of electrical current involving both a positive and negative pole

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unipolar

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  • recording from one location or one pole
  • must be augmented (assistance in tracing by drawing from other poles)
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23
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what would you note on tracing if leads were placed improperly

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complexes would be negatively deflected

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24
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how to position pt if experiencing dyspnea

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semi-fowler’s

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25
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universal standardization mark

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  • 10 mm high, 1 mv
  • 5 mm wide
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26
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what to do if QRS complex is too large and goes off paper

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  • reduce standardization to 0.5
  • 5 mm high and 5 mm wide
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27
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what to do if P waves are absent

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  • change standardization speed to 50 mm/sec
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28
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somatic tremor

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  • irregular spikes throughout the tracing
  • related to muscle movement (shivering, Parkinson’s disease)
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29
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how to eliminate somatic tremor

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  • decrease pt anxiety
  • provide warmth and comfort as needed
  • pt lay on hands to reduce movement
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30
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AC interference

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  • aka 60-cycle interference
  • regular spikes in the tracing
  • poor grounding or electrical activity (lights, computers, crossed lead wires)
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31
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how to eliminate AC interference

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  • proper grounding of machine
  • three-prong plug
  • avoid crossed wires
  • move bed away from wall
  • turn off unnecessary electronics
32
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wandering baseline

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  • baseline wanders from the center of the paper
  • poor electrode connection (lotions/oils/powders on skin)
33
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how to eliminate wandering baseline

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  • clean skin prior to attaching electrodes
  • instruct pt to avoid creams and lotions
34
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interrupted baseline

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  • obvious break in tracing
  • disconnected or broken lead wire
35
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sinus bradycardia

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  • heart rate less than 60bpm
36
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sinus tachycardia

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  • heart rate greater than 100bpm
37
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sinus dysrhythmia

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  • slight irregularity in rhythm
  • associated with normal breathing patterns
38
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sinus arrest

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  • break in normal EKG
  • SA node failed to fire
  • not significant unless arrest lasts longer than 6 seconds
39
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atrial flutter

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  • atria contracting at a rapid rate, faster than ventricles
40
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atrial fibrillation

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  • no organized contraction of atria, quivering
  • blood clot formation due to stagnation of blood in ventricles is possible
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ventricular fibrillation

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  • ventricles not contracting, quivering
  • no discernable waves throughout the tracing
42
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asystole

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  • heart stops
  • patient has no rhythm noted
43
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P wave negative deflection

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  • junctional dysrhythmia
  • typical impulse pathway from SA node to AV node is not occurring
  • initial impulse originating in AV junction, AV node, or ectopic source
44
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premature ventricular contraction

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  • wide and bizarre QRS
  • PVC is most common ventricular arrhythmia
  • can be insignificant but provider should be notified
45
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P wave

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  • atrial depolarization
46
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QRS wave

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  • ventricular depolarization
  • atrial repolarization not visible but occurs during this phase
47
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T wave

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  • ventricular repolarization
48
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U wave

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  • repolarization of bundle of His and Purkinje fibers
  • not always visible
49
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PR interval

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  • time from beginning of atrial depolarization to beginning of ventricular depolarization
  • beginning of P wave to beginning of QRS wave
50
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QT interval

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  • time from beginning of ventricular depolarization to end of ventricular repolarization
  • beginning of QRS wave to end of T wave
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ST segment

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  • time from end of ventricular depolarization to beginning of ventricular repolarization
  • end of QRS wave to beginning of T wave
52
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V1

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  • red
  • right side of sternum, 4th ICS
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V2

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  • yellow
  • left side of sternum, 4th ICS
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V3

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  • green
  • left side of chest, between V2 and V4
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V4

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  • blue
  • left side of chest, 5th ICS, midclavicular line
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V5

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  • orange
  • left side of chest, 5th ICS, anterior axillary line
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V6

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  • purple
  • left side of chest, 5th ICS, midaxillary line
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right arm

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left arm

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right leg

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left leg

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lead I

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  • bipolar
  • impulses between left and right arms
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lead II

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  • bipolar
  • impulses between right arm and left leg
64
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lead III

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  • bipolar
  • impulses between left arm and left leg
65
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lead AVL

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  • unipolar
  • left leg and right arm assist with the left arm tracing
66
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lead AVR

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  • unipolar
  • left arm and left leg assist with the right arm tracing
67
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lead AVF

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  • unipolar
  • right and left arms assist with the left leg tracing
68
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transmitting single-channel EKG

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  • may need to mount tracing prior to delivering to provider
69
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is an EKG part of pt medical record

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where is stress testing typically done

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  • hospital setting
  • emergency equipment available
71
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greatest risk of stress testing

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cardiac arrest

72
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stress testing procedure

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  • pt attached to heart monitor
  • exercise on treadmill or stationary bike to see how heart handles stress
  • may receive thallium dye to provide info on blood flow
73
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CMA role in stress testing

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  • attaching leads
  • monitor vitals
  • pt education
74
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CMA role in holter monitoring

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  • attaching electrodes to pt trunk
  • pt education
75
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holter monitoring procedure

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  • pt assumes normal activities
  • keep diary of activities
  • press event monitor if experiencing cardiac or neurological symptoms
  • pt should not move electrodes
  • avoid showers and metal detectors

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