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TEST BANK FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 5TH EDITION KATHRYN BOOTH, THOMAS O’BRIEN What is the number one cause of death in the United States? A. Cancer B. Diabetes C. Cardiovascular disease D. Accidents 2. The abbreviation CAD stands for: A. Cold appendage disorder B. Coronary application disease C. Cerebral artery disease D. Coronary artery disease 3. What does the electrocardiogram or ECG study? A. The electrical activity of the heart B. The muscle contractions of the heart C. High blood pressure readings D. All of the above 4. The first electrocardiograph was invented by: A. Sir Thomas Lewis B. Wilhelm Einthoven C. Thomas Edison D. Dr. James Herrick 5. The abbreviation for myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is: A. IM B. HA 1-1 Chapter 01 Role of the Electrocardiographer C. MI D. MCI 6. An electrocardiograph (ECG) technician should be able to: A. Determine if an ECG tracing is accurate B. Recognize abnormalities in an ECG tracing C. Prepare the ECG tracing for the physician D. All of the above 7. An ECG monitor technician's main responsibility is to: A. View the ECG tracings and alert the health care professional of an abnormal heart rhythm B. Assist the physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests C. Perform ultrasounds of the heart and blood vessels D. Repair hospital telemetry monitors 8. A "stat" ECG is done: A. Yearly, as part Purchase document to see full attachment