NHA EKG Practice Test Correct Questions & Answers!!(COMPLETE EXAM BUNDLE)

an ekg technician is providing instructions to a patient who is to wear a cardiac event monitor at home. which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the instructions? - ANSWERS"if the batteries fall, i will replace them myself" which of the following artifacts...

Which of the following actions should an EKG technician take when preparing a patient for a standard 12 lead EKG? 1. encouraged the patient to ask questions during the procedure 2. instruct the patient to hold their breath 3. place electrodes over the patients chest hair 4. have the patient remo...

After completing an EKG on a patient, which of the following should the tech perform next? - ANSWERSBefore disconnecting patient from the machine, check that the tracing is free from artifacts Communication with members of the health care team can be accomplished through which of the following me...

Which of the following actions should an EKG technician take before storing EKG cables to prevent the transmission of microorganisms? - ANSWERSWipe the cables with disinfectant An EKG technician is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. In which of the following locations should the tec...

ST segment elevation is associated with - ANSWERSmyocardial injury during a stress test the patient begins to feel fatigue and the ekg shows v-tach the first thing you should do is - ANSWERSnotify the physician if the QRS is too tall to fit on the ekg paper, change the gain control to - ANSWER...

What is the purpose of an EKG? - ANSWERSRecords the electrical activity of the heart Why would a physician request an exercise stress test? - ANSWERSSymptoms of chest pain (angina); dizziness; palpitations What is the normal running speed of the EKG paper? - ANSWERS25 mm/sec 1 small square ...

which of the following action should in the EKG technician take when preparing a patient for a standard 12-lead EKG? - ANSWERShave the patient remove any jewelry. while performing a standard 12-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices that none of the leads are giving a reading, which of the following...

Which of the following actions should an EKG tech take when preparing a patient for a standard 12 lead EKG? - ANSWERSHave the patient remove any jewlry While performing a standard 12 lead EKG, an EKG technician notices that none of the leads are giving a reading. Which of the following limbs shou...

The EKG records the: - ANSWERSElectrical activity of the heart Electrodes are also referred to as: - ANSWERSSensors Why would a physician request an exercise electrocardiography? - ANSWERSPrevious symptoms of angina What is NOT the EKG technician's responsibility during an exercise electro...

What action should the technician instruct the patient to take if any electrodes become loose during at-home use of an ambulatory monitor? - ANSWERSApply surgical tape to the electrodes to keep them in place Which leads record activity of the inferior wall of the left ventricle? - ANSWERSLeads II...

An ekg tech is preparing a patient for a holter monitor placement. Which of the following actions should the tech take to reduce the chance of artifact? - ANSWERSThe tech can use stress loops to relieve tension on leads What is a sign of myocardial infarction? - ANSWERSCyanosis What method can...

An EKG technician working at a central monitoring station notes that a rhythm of ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the technician take first? - ANSWERSNotify a licensed practitioner to evaluate the patient. Which of the following arteries is the best location for EKG ...

The patient is hyperventilating during a stress test which action should take first A. Administer Oxygen B. Stop the test C. Check respiratory rate D. Slow down the test - ANSWERSC. Check respiratory rate A patient wears a cardiac monitor at home which indicates understanding of patient ins...

when should the assistant reduce the speed to 50mm/ second? - ANSWERSwhen a patient has a fast heart rate when are 10mm/ second and 5mm/second used? - ANSWERSfor patients that have slow heart rates During a 5-lead EKG, lead 2 and 3 are not yielding a reading, what limbs should the technician c...