Week 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
To avoid purchasing unnecessary medical office supplies, which of the following is the most appropriate action by the medical assisnt?
Take inventory of supplies frequently
Lead II is a:
Bipolar limb lead
Cardiomegaly often occurs in which condition?
CHF
What is NOT a sign or symptom of shock?
Decreased pulse
Which type of shock is most commonly caused by an endotoxin?
Septic
When administering CPR, how many chest compressions should you do in 1 minute?
100
Lead III records electrical activity between which limbs?
Left leg and left arm
Which type of equipment is most likely covered by a service agreement?
Photocopier
What is the most appropriate initial step in the management of a nosebleed?
Have the patient tilt his or her head forward
Irreversible brain damage can be caused by tissue anoxia lasting how long?
4-6 minutes
Which artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
Pulmonary artery
Which chest leads should be placed on the fifth intercostal space, on the left midaxillary line?
V6
Which artifact is minimized when electrodes are placed on the fleshy parts of the upper arm?
Somatic interference
What is a sign of shock?
Tachycardia
Augmented leads are also called:
Unipolar leads
Medical term for falling or drooping of the heart
Cardioptosis
Lead II is a:
Bipolar limb lead
Cardiomegaly often occurs in which condition?
CHF
Myocardial cells are described as what type of cells?
Fast cells
When you suspect neck injury, what action should you take to open the patient’s airway before administering rescue breathing?
Put your fingers behind the jawbone just below the ear and push the jaw forward
