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What does it mean when a patient is on contact precautions?

They have an illness that can be spread by touch

What is the name of the flat line between the end of the P wave and the onset of the QRS complex?

PR segment

The basic contractile unit of myofibril is a(n)?

Sarcomere

Ventricular rate is determined by measuring from?

R wave - R wave

Which of the following should be reported to the Dr. right away?

ST segment depression

Which body system sends sends, receives, and interprets information and coordinates internal body functions in response to environmental conditions?

Nervous

What is the term for an extra beat that appears on an EKG that is not part of an Arrhythmia?

Ectopic beat

Stroke volume multiplied by the heart rate is the formula for?

Cardiac output

When should EKG technicians wash their hands?

Both before and after providing patient care

What term describes three premature ventricular complexes (pacs) in a row as part of a rhythm with no P-wave, QRS duration greater than 0.10 sec and a ratio of 100-200 BPM

Run of ventricular tachycardia