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Med239 ECG

Chapter 1 Terms

TermDefinition
Auscultated Blood pressure BP determined while listening with a stethoscope.
Automatic external defibrillator (AED) A lightweight, portable device that recognizes abnormal rhythm and determines if the rhythm is considered a "shockable rhythm"
Cardiac Output The volume of blood the heart pumps in one minute.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) The provision of ventilations (breaths) and chest compressions (blood circulation) for a person who shows no signs of breathing or having a heartbeat.
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Disease related to the heart and blood vessels (veins and arteries)
Cardiovascular technologist An individual who has advanced skills and can assist physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests and procedures, such as angioplasty or heart surgery.
Code Blue An alert that indicates that a pt is unresponsive and needs assistance immediately.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Narrowing of the arteries of the heart, causing a reduction of blood flow
Defibrillator A machine that produces and sends an electrical shock to the heart in an attempt to correct the electrical pattern of the heart.
Diastolic Blood Pressure The blood pressure measured when the heart relaxes; the minimum amount of pressure exerted against the vessel walls at all times.
Dysrhythmia Abnormal Heartbeat
ECG monitor technician view, analyze, and report the electrical activity of multiple patients’ hearts on a monitor (Figure 1-8)
Electrocardiogram (ECG) A tracing of the heart's electrical activity recorded by an electrocardiograph.
Electrocardiograph An instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart.
Electrocardiograph (ECG) technician An individual who has the technical skills and knowledge to record an ECG and prepare it for the physician.
Ethics Standards of behavior and concepts of right and wrong.
healthcare providers An trained professional that provides medical care to an individual; Includes doctors, nurses, Medical Assistants, etc.
hypertension High Blood Pressure
hypotension Low Blood Pressure
isolation precautions The second level of steps taken to prevent the spread of infection; some examples include separating the infected patient from others and using personal protective equipment.
law Rules of conduct enforced by a controlling authority such as the government.
libel Writing defamatory words about someone; this is both illegal and unethical.
medical professional liability means that a healthcare professional is legally responsible for his or her performance.
myocardial infarction (MI) (heart attack A blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries causing lack of oxygen to the heart and death of the muscle tissue.
personal protective equipment (PPE) Devices such as gloves, gowns, face masks or shields, and eye protection designed to protect a healthcare worker from sources of infection.
slander Making derogatory remarks about someone that jeopardizes his or her reputation or means of livelihood; slander is both illegal and unethical.
standard precautions Procedures, used with all patients, that are designed to prevent the spread of infection, such as performing hand hygiene and wearing gloves.
STAT Immediately
Systolic blood pressure The blood pressure measured when the left ventricle of the heart contracts; the number corresponding with the first Korotkoff sound heard when performing an auscultated blood pressure.
telemedicine A monitoring system in which ECG tracings are communicated from a patient outside a medical facility to the physician via a telephone or digital system.
Tilt table test A test to determine whether a change in a patient’s blood pressure or heart rate due to a change of position is causing symptoms of lightheadedness or fainting.
Vital signs Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse Oximetry, and pain assessment.
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