Bipolar leads - an electrocardiographic conductor having two electrodes placed on different body regions, with each electrode contributing to the record.

Sinus rhythm - refers to any cardiac rhythm where depolarization of the cardiac muscle begins at the sinus node. It is characterized by the presence of correctly-oriented P waves on the electrocardiogram (ECG). This rhythm is necessary, but not sufficient, for normal electrical activity within the heart.

Standardization - the process of implementing and developing technical standards.

Diffusion - the spreading of something more widely.

Respiration rate for adults - 12 to 16 breaths per minute

Respiration rate for children - 12 to 20 breaths per minute

Respiration rate for infants - 24 to 30 breaths per minute

What are two types of temporary pacemakers - transvenous and transcutaneous

Firing - the action of setting fire to something.

Capture - take into one's possession or control by force.

Pacemaker spike - line on ekg paper that shows pacemaker has discharged

sensing - refers to the pacemaker's ability to recognize the patient's own intrinsic rhythm or beat in order to decide if it needs to fire.

Demand mode - most pacemakers function on this, meaning they fire only when needed.

What are the most common kinds of pacemakers? - VVI (ventricular demand) and DDD (AV universal demand)

What are pacemaker malfunctions? - Failure to fire, loss of capture

An ekg done to rule out disease - diagnostic ekg

Stress testing - diagnostic procedure done to determine the likelihood of coronary artery disease