Deck 47: Cardiology Procedures

Question 1

Premature ventricular contractions are not commonly seen in patients with:

A) hypertension
B) coronary artery disease
C) lung disease
D) leukemia

Answer 1

leukemia

Question 2

The bipolar leads are attached to which parts of the body?

A) upper left and right sides of the chest
B) upper outer thighs and inner lower forearms
C) upper outer arms and inner lower calves
D) upper inner arms and outer lower calves

Answer 2

upper outer arms and inner lower calves

Question 3

When placing the ECG electrodes on a patient's lower leg,the connectors should point:

A) up
B) down
C) to the patient's left
D) to the patient's right

Answer 3

up

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
Placed on the patient's limbs and chest for an ECG

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 5

ECG paper for single-channel machines comes in which form?

A) roll
B) single sheets
C) pad
D) wire-bound notebook

Question 6

The paper moves through an ECG machine at a rate of ____ mm per second.

A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 25

Question 7

The ECG tracing is generated in about ____ on a single 8 × 10 sheet of ECG paper.

A) 30 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 3 minutes
D) 5 minutes

Question 8

Cardiac patients should be instructed to:

A) take their prescribed medication regularly and report any problems immediately
B) eat a low-fat,high-sodium diet
C) drink at least one alcoholic beverage a day
D) practice stress-inducing behaviors

Question 9

If the ECG cycles are too close together,the speed can be changed to ___ mm per second.

A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100

Question 10

When using a Holter monitor,the ECG electrodes are attached to a patient's:

A) shoulders
B) lower back
C) upper arms
D) chest wall

Question 11

ECGs are most often performed along with the routine annual physical examination every:

A) year
B) 3-5 years
C) 5-10 years
D) 7-12 years

Question 12

The distance across ___ large square(s)on ECG paper represents 1.0 second.

A) one
B) five
C) 10
D) 25

Question 13

Atrial fibrillation:

A) is seen only in patients with cardiac disease
B) is caused only by hypertension
C) produces a heart rate that ranges from 400 to 500 BPM
D) is indicated by a cardiac cycle that occurs before the next cycle is due

Question 14

Who interprets an ECG?

A) provider
B) medical assistant
C) patient
D) cardiologist

Question 15

The ___ records the heart's voltage difference between the left leg electrode and a central point between the right arm and left arm.

A) aVG
B) aVR
C) aVL
D) aVF

Question 16

Match each term with its definition.
Makes tracings easy to read and copy because they are clear and legible and standardized,creating a universal reading process for all providers

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 17

Which ECG lead records the voltage difference between the left arm and the left leg?

A) lead I
B) lead II
C) lead III
D) lead IV

Question 18

Ventricular fibrillation is seen in patients with:

A) lung disease
B) cardiac disease
C) liver disease
D) colon cancer

Question 19

If the ECG tracing is too large,the sensitivity dial should be turned down to ½ to produce a standardization mark:

A) 10 mm high and 2 mm wide
B) 5 mm high and 2 mm wide
C) 15 mm high and 4 mm wide
D) 20 mm high and 4 mm wide

Question 20

The first part of the cardiac cycle is called:

A) atrial repolarization
B) ventricular repolarization
C) atrial depolarization
D) ventricular depolarization

Question 21

Match each term with its definition.
Procedure frequently used in the diagnosis of heart disease and dysfunction

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 22

Match each term with its definition.
Part of the ECG machine that enlarges the electrical impulses

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 23

Match each term with its definition.
Part of the ECG machine that transforms electrical impulses into mechanical motion

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 24

Match each term with its definition.
To become larger

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 25

Match each term with its definition.
Noninvasive diagnostic tool that tests the structure and function of the heart through the use of sound waves

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 26

Match each term with its definition.
Usually accompanies a sedentary lifestyle

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 27

Match each term with its definition.
Pacemaker of the heart

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 28

Match each term with its definition.
Performed on patients who are at high risk for developing heart disease

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 29

Match each term with its definition.
Ventricular action that is represented by the T wave on the ECG paper

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 30

Match each term with its definition.
An irregularity in the heart's rhythm

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 31

Match each term with its definition.
Caused by electrical activity

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 32

Match each term with its definition.
Heart rate of above 100 BPM

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 33

Match each term with its definition.
Cause the muscles of the ventricles to contract and produce the QRS complex of waves on the ECG paper

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 34

Match each term with its definition.
Shivering from nervousness or cold or a neurological condition

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 35

Match each term with its definition.
Device designed to provide a countershock to convert an irregular heart rhythm to a regular sinus rhythm

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 36

Match each term with its definition.
Heart rate of less than 60 BPM

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 37

Match each term with its definition.
Caused by an electrode becoming separated from the wire or by a broken lead wire

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 38

Match each term with its definition.
Any movement of the patient during the ECG may cause this on the tracing

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 39

Match each term with its definition.
Device used to perform a "24-hour ECG" on patients who have normal routine ECGs but still have intermittent or irregular chest pain or discomfort

A)somatic tremor
B)AC interference
C)interrupted baseline
D)arrhythmia
E)sinus bradycardia
F)tachycardia
G)Holter monitor
H)ECG stress test
I)echocardiography
J)defibrillator

Question 40

Match each term with its definition.
Heated pen-like instrument that produces a printed representation on the ECG paper

A)electrocardiogram
B)sinoatrial (SA)node
C)Purkinje fibers
D)repolarization
E)obesity
F)electrodes
G)amplifier
H)galvanometer
I)stylus
J)dot matrix paper
K)augmented
L)interference

Question 41

Match each term to its definition.
​Something extraneous to what is being looked for;activity that causes interference on ECG's

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 42

Match each term to its definition.
​Dependable,can be relied upon

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 43

Match each term to its definition.
​Process of bringing into conformity with a standard;pertaining to ECG,a mark made at the beginning of each lead to establish a standard of reference

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 44

Match each term to its definition.
​The portion of ECG between two waves

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 45

Match each term to its definition.
​Time between events;space;on an ECG,the period that includes one segment and one or more waves i.e. ,P-R interval

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 46

Match each term to its definition.
​A high-intensity,short-duration electric shock applied to the area of the heart,resulting in total cardiac depolarization

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 47

Match each term to its definition.
​Pertaining to machinery

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 48

​Match the lead with the anatomical position of the chest or precordial leads.
​Fifth intercostal space on left midclavicular line

A)​V₁
B)​V₂
C)​V₃
D)​V₄
E)​V₅
F)​V₆

Question 49

Match each term to its definition.
​The heart's electrical activity as waveforms moving through the heart

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 50

​Match the lead with the anatomical position of the chest or precordial leads.
​Midway between V2 and V4

A)​V₁
B)​V₂
C)​V₃
D)​V₄
E)​V₅
F)​V₆

Question 51

​Match the lead with the anatomical position of the chest or precordial leads.
​Fourth intercostal space at left margin of sternum

A)​V₁
B)​V₂
C)​V₃
D)​V₄
E)​V₅
F)​V₆

Question 52

​Match the lead with the anatomical position of the chest or precordial leads.
​Fourth intercostal space at right margin of sternum

A)​V₁
B)​V₂
C)​V₃
D)​V₄
E)​V₅
F)​V₆

Question 53

Match each term to its definition.
​Refers to the arms and legs

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 54

Match each term to its definition.
​Occurring at the same time

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 55

​Match the lead with the anatomical position of the chest or precordial leads.
​Horizontal to V4 at left anterior axillary line

A)​V₁
B)​V₂
C)​V₃
D)​V₄
E)​V₅
F)​V₆

Question 56

Match each term to its definition.
​Reflections of sound

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 57

​Match the lead with the anatomical position of the chest or precordial leads.
​Horizontal to V4 at midaxillary line

A)​V₁
B)​V₂
C)​V₃
D)​V₄
E)​V₅
F)​V₆

Question 58

Match each term to its definition.
​The study of the heart and its diseases

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 59

Match each term to its definition.
​A measure of electromotive force

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 60

Match each term to its definition.
​A charge transmitted through certain tissues,especially nerve fibers and muscles,resulting in physiologic activity

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 61

​Match the color code of the ECG electrode (body and insert).
​body black / insert gray

A)​RL
B)​LL
C)​RA
D)​LA

Question 62

​Match the color code of the ECG electrode (body and insert).
​body red / insert red

A)​RL
B)​LL
C)​RA
D)​LA

Question 63

Match each term to its definition.
Computerized analysis of ECG tracings

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 64

Match each term to its definition.
​The first part of the cardiac cycle

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 65

​Match the lead arrangement with the electrodes connected for an ECG with the description provided.
​LA and (RA-LL)

A)lead I
B)lead II
C)lead III
D)​aVR
E)​aVL
F)​aVF

Question 66

​Match the lead arrangement with the electrodes connected for an ECG with the description provided.
​LL and (RA-LA)

A)lead I
B)lead II
C)lead III
D)​aVR
E)​aVL
F)​aVF

Question 67

Match each term to its definition.
​Pertaining to that area of the chest wall over the heart for the placement of ECG chest leads

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 68

Match each term to its definition.
​Refers to the capability of ECG equipment of processing impulses from multiple leads

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 69

Match each term to its definition.
​The production of a sketch by means of a stylus passing over the paper,as in electrocardiography

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 70

​Match the lead arrangement with the electrodes connected for an ECG with the description provided.
​LL and LA

A)lead I
B)lead II
C)lead III
D)​aVR
E)​aVL
F)​aVF

Question 71

​Match the lead arrangement with the electrodes connected for an ECG with the description provided.
​LL and RA

A)lead I
B)lead II
C)lead III
D)​aVR
E)​aVL
F)​aVF

Question 72

​Match the color code of the ECG electrode (body and insert).
​body green / insert green

A)​RL
B)​LL
C)​RA
D)​LA

Question 73

​Match the color code of the ECG electrode (body and insert).
​body white / insert gray

A)​RL
B)​LL
C)​RA
D)​LA

Question 74

​Match the lead arrangement with the electrodes connected for an ECG with the description provided.
​RA and (LA-LL)

A)lead I
B)lead II
C)lead III
D)​aVR
E)​aVL
F)​aVF

Question 75

​Match the lead arrangement with the electrodes connected for an ECG with the description provided.
​LA and RA

A)lead I
B)lead II
C)lead III
D)​aVR
E)​aVL
F)​aVF

Question 76

Match each term to its definition.
​Pertaining to sitting;inactivity

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage

Question 77

Match each term to its definition.
​Stopping and starting again at intervals

A)​artifacts
B)​atrial depolarization
C)​cardiology
D)​countershock
E)​current
F)echoes​
G)​impulse
H)​intermittent
I)​interpretive
J)​interval
K)​limbs
L)​mechanical
M)​multichannel
N)​precordial
O)​reliable
P)​sedentary
Q)​segment
R)​simultaneous
S)​standardization
T)​trace
U)​voltage