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What is evaluated and classified when determining dysrhythmias?
What is evaluated and classified when determining dysrhythmias?
- Artifact, complexes, and patient symptoms
- Waves, segments, and intervals on the ECG tracing (correct)
- Patient condition and symptoms
- Rate, artifact, and complexes on the ECG tracing
QRS duration measurement is essential to determine the time it takes for:
QRS duration measurement is essential to determine the time it takes for:
- ventricular relaxation
- atrial relaxation
- atrial depolarization
- ventricular depolarization (correct)
The shape of the P wave is analyzed to determine whether:
The shape of the P wave is analyzed to determine whether:
- the atria and ventricles are contracting together
- the atrial impulses caused the ventricular contraction
- all of the atrial current is moving in the same pathway (correct)
- atrial depolarization occurred
The normal PR interval measurement is:
The normal PR interval measurement is:
The normal range for the QRS complex duration is:
The normal range for the QRS complex duration is:
What is the rate of a normal sinus rhythm?
What is the rate of a normal sinus rhythm?
What forms the Einthoven triangle in electrocardiography?
What forms the Einthoven triangle in electrocardiography?
Where should the V1 lead be placed on the patient's chest?
Where should the V1 lead be placed on the patient's chest?
Which sinus rhythm has a rate of less than 60 beats per minute?
Which sinus rhythm has a rate of less than 60 beats per minute?
Which leads must be placed to correctly position the V3 lead?
Which leads must be placed to correctly position the V3 lead?
Identify the following rhythm:
Identify the following rhythm:
Which method is exclusively used for calculating heart rates in irregular rhythms?
Which method is exclusively used for calculating heart rates in irregular rhythms?
What is the heart rate if the 6-second method indicates 80 beats during a six-second strip?
What is the heart rate if the 6-second method indicates 80 beats during a six-second strip?
What term describes a pattern where every third complex is a premature beat?
What term describes a pattern where every third complex is a premature beat?
Where should the V2 lead be positioned?
Where should the V2 lead be positioned?
Which heart rate estimation method is shown if the strip represents exactly six seconds?
Which heart rate estimation method is shown if the strip represents exactly six seconds?
Which heart blocks are the only blocks with an irregular ventricular response?
Which heart blocks are the only blocks with an irregular ventricular response?
Where should you place the V4 lead when applying chest leads?
Where should you place the V4 lead when applying chest leads?
For placing the V2 lead, where is the correct location?
For placing the V2 lead, where is the correct location?
What is the anticoagulant additive in a lavender-stoppered evacuated blood collection tube?
What is the anticoagulant additive in a lavender-stoppered evacuated blood collection tube?
Which evacuated blood collection tube would be appropriate for a platelet function test?
Which evacuated blood collection tube would be appropriate for a platelet function test?
If a discard tube is required, which of the following would be an appropriate choice for coagulation testing?
If a discard tube is required, which of the following would be an appropriate choice for coagulation testing?
What is an appropriate anticoagulant for a patient having blood collected for a standard coagulation test?
What is an appropriate anticoagulant for a patient having blood collected for a standard coagulation test?
What type of beat results from ectopic activity in the atrium?
What type of beat results from ectopic activity in the atrium?
What anticoagulant is found in a gray-stoppered blood collection tube?
What anticoagulant is found in a gray-stoppered blood collection tube?
Which additive is an antiglycolytic agent found in a gray-stoppered blood collection tube?
Which additive is an antiglycolytic agent found in a gray-stoppered blood collection tube?
What does a light-green-stoppered evacuated blood collection tube contain?
What does a light-green-stoppered evacuated blood collection tube contain?
Which color tube is suitable for collecting a sample for prothrombin time?
Which color tube is suitable for collecting a sample for prothrombin time?
What percentage of isopropyl alcohol do alcohol pads generally contain?
What percentage of isopropyl alcohol do alcohol pads generally contain?
During a routine venipuncture, what would be the 5th tube collected if all types are needed?
During a routine venipuncture, what would be the 5th tube collected if all types are needed?
When applying a tourniquet, how high above the puncture site should it be placed?
When applying a tourniquet, how high above the puncture site should it be placed?
Which color tube would a complete metabolic panel (CMP) be collected in?
Which color tube would a complete metabolic panel (CMP) be collected in?
When a tube containing a thixotropic separator gel and blood is centrifuged, where does the gel move to?
When a tube containing a thixotropic separator gel and blood is centrifuged, where does the gel move to?
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is used in blood collection primarily because it:
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is used in blood collection primarily because it:
In which of the following fields is EDTA commonly used for testing?
In which of the following fields is EDTA commonly used for testing?
Where should a sterile draw tube, such as for blood culture, be positioned in the order of draw?
Where should a sterile draw tube, such as for blood culture, be positioned in the order of draw?
Which test requires the patient to be fasting?
Which test requires the patient to be fasting?
What is the best approach to ease a child's anxiety during a blood collection?
What is the best approach to ease a child's anxiety during a blood collection?
Repeatedly probing for a vein that results in pain or inability to use the arm can be classified as:
Repeatedly probing for a vein that results in pain or inability to use the arm can be classified as:
What do discard tubes contain?
What do discard tubes contain?
Study Notes
EKG and Dysrhythmias
- Dysrhythmias evaluation includes rate, artifact, and complexes on the ECG tracing.
- QRS duration measures ventricular depolarization time.
- The P wave shape analysis reveals if atrial depolarization proceeded normally.
- Normal PR interval ranges from 0.12 to 0.20 seconds.
- Healthy QRS complex duration is less than 0.12 seconds.
- Normal sinus rhythm occurs at a rate of 60 to 100 bpm.
- Sinus bradycardia features a rate less than 60 bpm, possibly requiring medication or a pacemaker.
- The Einthoven triangle consists of leads: right arm, left arm, and left leg.
- V1 lead is placed at the fourth intercostal space, left sternal border.
- Lead V3 requires prior placement of leads V2 and V4.
- Irregular rhythms are calculated using the 6-second method.
Phlebotomy
- Lavender-stoppered tubes contain ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as an anticoagulant.
- For platelet function tests, a sodium citrate tube is used.
- A discard tube for coagulation testing should ideally be red non-additive.
- Gray-stoppered tubes feature sodium fluoride as anticoagulant and anti-glycolytic agent.
- Light green tubes contain lithium heparin with a thixotropic gel.
- For an immediate prothrombin time test, a light blue tube is appropriate.
- When applying a tourniquet, it should be positioned 3-4 inches above the puncture site.
- Fasting specimen is particularly required for lipid panel tests.
- To ease a child's anxiety during a procedure, talking directly to them is suggested.
Blood Collection Techniques
- Collecting blood from an infant’s heel for bilirubin tests requires a microcollection container, ideally Amber SST.
- Thixotropic separator gel rises to the top when centrifuged.
- When probing for a vein leads to pain or injury, it qualifies as a direct cause of patient injury.
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to EKG and dysrhythmias evaluation, including the analysis of ECG tracings, normal ranges for heart rhythms, and the importance of lead placements. Additionally, it touches on crucial phlebotomy techniques and equipment used in blood testing. Assess your understanding of these vital health monitoring topics.
