Chapter 13-Ambulatory Monitoring

Question 1

describe a typical ambulatory monitor

Answer 1

small box that strapped to patients waist of shoulder to record ECG over set period of time

Question 2

describe the number of leads used with ambulatory monitors

Answer 2

3-5 leads

Question 3

explain the responsibilities of the healthcare provider when initiating an ambulatory monitor on a patient

Answer 3

responsible for applying and removing monitor, providing education, ensuring results are placed in patients chart, transferring content, distinguishing artifact from cardiac dysrhythmias