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Role of the EKG Tech section 1
By Jessica Hurley
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What does and EKG record
The Measurement of chambers and vessels in the heart
The amount of blood that passes through the heart with each beat
The mechanical activity of the heart
The electrical activity of the heart
What type of care setting involves providing routine, scheduled care without the patient being admitted to a facility overnight?
Inpatient care
Hospice care
Ambulatory care
Hospital care
Which of these is an example of an acute care setting?
A cardiologist's office
A primary care office
A hospital emergency room
An outpatient physical therapy center
What might an EKG technician do before conducting an EKG test?
Take the patient's vital signs
Give the patient a heart medication
Help the doctor examine the patient
Confirm the patient's insurance coverage.
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Cerebrovascular accident
Myocardial infarction
Myocarditis
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Smoking, drinking, and exercise habits are recorded as part of the patients
Social history
Family history
Past medical history
Chief of complaint
The duties an EKG technician is allowed to perform make up the technician's
Resume
Task list
Scope of practice
Job description
EKG technicians may work in inpatient, outpatient, or rehabilitation settings.
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False
Most EKG technicians do not work directly with patients
True
False
EKG technicians have no role in measuring vital signs or taking patient history.
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False
A hospital specializing in cardiac care is an example of a specialty hospital.
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False
There are several different types of EKG testing.
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False