Perform electrocardiography

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HLTCAR001 Perform electrocardiography (ECG)

1) How do you identify a normal ECG vs an abnormal ECG ? Give three examples in the answer:

2) What standard infection control do you need to apply when you are conducting an ECG?

3) Interference in the trace can come from a range of sources. Describe how the following variables can affect a trace and how you can limit the impact on the ECG?

a. The equipment.

b. The environment

4) Sometimes, client factors such as their physical limitations or respiratory function can affect an ECG.

Describe how these and other client factors can interfere with and impact the trace and how you can limit them:

5) How can you make sure you only get a quality result from an ECG trace? Describe some of the common problems that may occur and how you can avoid them in your answer:

6) For each of the following pieces of equipment, describe what they are, how they are used and what they are used for:

- ECG Machine (recorder)

- Electrodes (small, thin discs or tabs)

- Cables/wires

- Alligator clip/s

- Abrasive paper

- ECG paper

- ECG card

7) Describe the procedures for pre-checking and calibrating your equipment:

8) What do you need to do to make sure that you are working safely with the electrical equipment involved in ECG:

9) What routine maintenance do you need to perform on your ECQ equipment?

10) There are two key Australian Standards that relate to ECG equipment;

AS/NZS 3200.1.2:2005
And
AS/NZ 3551:2012

As a pathology collector, you need to understand the key features of each of these standards.

What is the name of each of these standards?

What is the purpose of each standard?

11) Describe the legal and ethical requirements for working with children when performing ECG:

12) What is your duty of care when working with clients performing ECG?

13) Outline what you need to do to make sure that you are meeting privacy, confidentiality and disclosure requirements when performing ECG and managing client records:

14) Describe what is expected of you when performing ECG, and what tasks are outside your limitations:

15) Before performing ECG on a patient, you must have a basic understanding of the human heart and related anatomy and physiology.

Draw circles to represent the correct position of each V chest electrode and label each circle V1 through to V6 in the diagram provided in the "Diagram of the chest" Template and upload it using the "Attach File" button below.

16) Describe the anatomical position placement of each ECG lead from V1 - V6.

a. Placement of V1 leadb. Placement of V2 leadc. Placement of V3 leadd. Placement of V4 leade. Placement of V5 leadf. Placement of V6 lead

17) Describe the placement of the limb leads for a 12 lead ECG.

18) Please label parts of the heart.

1 _____

2 _____

3 ______

4_____

5 ______

6 ______

7______

8 _____

9 ______

10 ______

11______

12 ______

13 _____

14 _____

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