NTA NTA Telemetry Equipment and Technology

Question 1

What is the standard ECG paper speed used in the United States?

Accepted Answer

25 mm/sec

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50 mm/sec

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10 mm/sec

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100 mm/sec

Question 2

What is the primary function of a telemetry transmitter?

Accepted Answer

Wirelessly transmits cardiac signals to a central monitor

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Records ECG data to paper

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Provides electrical stimulation to the heart

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Measures blood pressure

Question 3

In MCL1 electrode placement, where is the positive electrode positioned?

Accepted Answer

4th intercostal space, right sternal border (V1 position)

Answer

Left shoulder

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Right shoulder

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Left leg

Question 4

Why must telemetry transmitter batteries be checked and replaced regularly?

Accepted Answer

To ensure continuous, uninterrupted cardiac signal transmission

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To prevent overheating of the device

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To extend the lifespan of the electrodes

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To prevent false high heart rate alarms

Question 5

What is the most common cause of 60-cycle interference artifact on a telemetry strip?

Accepted Answer

Electrical interference from nearby equipment and/or loose lead connections

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Patient movement during ambulation

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Atrial fibrillation

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High heart rate

Question 6

What is the primary role of the central monitoring station in a telemetry unit?

Accepted Answer

Receives and displays cardiac rhythms from multiple patients simultaneously

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Administers medications remotely

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Controls IV infusion pumps

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Stores physician orders