MLAB 206 FINAL MODULE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS

-Definitions: aorta, arrhythmia, artifact, baseline, cardiac cycle, diastole, electrocardiogram, electrocardiograph, electrode, holter monitor, hypertension, hypotension, interval, myocarditis, (Normal Sinus Rhythm) NSR, pacemaker, palpitations, ECG cycle, segment, interval, systole, cardiac output, stroke volume, Lead I, Lead II, Lead III, heated stylus, AVR, AVL, AVF

-Go over POCT testing. What does it include?

-Do you require training to use the different POCT analyzers?

-Name some POCT analyzers and for what department to use in and for what tests.

-Whare the safety precautions that must be followed when performing POCT?

-Go over all the arrythmia and know the corresponding pictures to be able to recognize.

-Go over Holter monitor, the requirements. Why do a holter monitor. Where do you place the electordes. Like the red, black, brown, green, white. Can we shower when wearing a holter monitor? Do we need to maintain a diary? How long do we have to wear a holter monitor for? Do we need to press the button of the monitor if we are feeling any symptoms? Can you remove the holter monitor when you go sleep or do I need to wear it all the time?

-Go over ECG placement for the limb leads and the chest leads (V1-V6). Have to be familiar with the wordings and know where to place them on the body.

-The chest leads are also known as?

-The standard limb leads are also known as?

-What is the paper speed for the ECG machine? What is the standardization mark?

-What does the horizontal axis on the ECG paper represent? What does the vertical axis on the ECG paper represent?

- 1mm square equals to how many seconds? And how many mV?

-What is the conduction system? Where do you find the pacemaker of the heart?

-What does the PQRST wave represent?

-What does the U wave represent? Do we see it all the time?

-How do we clean and prepare the patient site for applying the sensors?

-How do we clean the ECG lead wires if they become dirty or contaminated with infectious material?

-Name the four chambers of the heart and name the four valves.