Capture is evidenced on the EKG by the presence of
A) paced beats on top of intrinsic beats.
B) an appropriate distance between intrinsic beats and paced beats.
C) P waves or QRS complexes following the pacemaker spikes.
D) pacemaker spikes at regular intervals.
C
You might also like to view...
Which professional association provides training and certification for coding professionals?
A. NCHS B. AHIMA C. CMS D. AHA
A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The AEMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:
A) keeps the thumb warm during transport. B) places the thumb in sterile saline. C) places the thumb in ice water. D) wraps it in a dry sterile dressing.
To increase patient engagement, physicians and other health care providers should:
A. use medical terms and expect the patients to understand them. B. only share the good news from diagnostic test results. C. treat all patients exactly the same. D. All of the above E. None of the above
You are called to a local knife-throwing contest, where a 42-year old man has a large dagger impaled in the middle of his chest. Your assessment reveals that he is pulseless and apneic. How should you manage this patient and his injury?
A. Carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and begin CPR B. Carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and attach an AED to the patient. C. Secure the knife in place with a bulky dressing and transport immediately D. Make sure that the knife is secured, initiate CPR and transport immediately