1
Q
What must you do upon entering a room?
A
- Identify yourself with the patient
- Prep and provide infection control
- Prepare equipment by loading paper and attaching electrodes/leads
- Consult with the user manual and check LCD screen for errors
2
Q
WANDERING BASELINE:
A
A weak/improper electrode application
3
Q
AC INTERFERENCE:
A
Improper grounding, dirty clips, crossed wires, any electronics or jewelry/metal interference
4
Q
TREMORS:
A
Muscle movements by patients that create large spikes
5
Q
INTERRUPTED BASELINE:
A
Loose electrodes
6
Q
Child ECG procedures include:
A
- Using smaller electrodes
- Adjusting gains to 50mm/mv for faster heart rate
- Potentially adjusting V3 on right side of chest
7
Q
Heart strips consist of:
A
- Produced by lead 2
- Check dysrhythmias
- Approximately 10 seconds
8
Q
DEXTROCARDIA:
A
When the heart is on the right side of the patient
- Mirror electrodes V1 on the left side and V2 on the right side
- May be 15/18 lead ecg
9
Q
How to determine atrial/ventricular rates:
A
- Locate point on P-wave or QRS complex
- Count the number of small boxes
- Use 1500 method
