Which of the following tests would be ordered to identify abnormal electrical conduction in the heart?
1. Electroencephalogra m (EEG)
2. Cardiac stress test
3. Cardiac catheterization
4. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Question 2
A nurse is providing care for a patient who just underwent a screening colonoscopy in which no abnormalities were noted. Which of the following would indicate the need for additional discharge teaching?
1. Since I'm over 60, I need to have this done every 3 to 5 years.
2. I can resume my normal diet once I return home.
3. The test results mean the doctor didn't see any colon cancer.
4. You still need to monitor me for a while before I can go home.
Conduction system of the heart.
Relationship of the electrocardiogram to electrical conduction in the heart
Abnormal physical assessment findings
Common Blood Chemistry Tests
The Conduction System
Some Single-Gene Defects for Which Genetic Tests