EKG Week 1 Reading Knowledge Assessment Chp 1

Which of the following is a reason for performing an ECG?

to evaluate the rate and rhythm of breathing

What amount of time is respiration count based on?

60 sec

Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

urinary output

A patient's pulse is an indirect measurement of his/her

cardiac output

cardiovascular disease

disease related to heart and vasculature

electrocardiogram

diagnostic tracing based on the hearts electrical activity

CAD

narrowing of the hearts blood vessels causing restricted blood flow

standard precautions

guidelines to follow regarding possible exposure to blood and other bodily fluids

defibrillator

machine that delivers an electric shock to the heart intended to fix abnormal electrical pattern

isolation precautions

Second level of protection against transmission of disease