Stanfill - EKG - NHA CET Module 1

Chemical disinfectants cannot be used on

If a patient tells you they smoke regularly, that is an example of

A pulse oximeter reading of _____ or higher is considered normal

If a patients tells you they are pregnant, that is an example of

Sweat is a bodily fluid that is considered harmful to others

Respirations are evaluated on all of the following EXCEPT

Blood pressure is recorded on the EKG tracing

Items with body fluid should be placed in

The most common site for measuring pulse in a child is

All of the following can affect vital signs EXCEPT

If a patient experiences cardiac symptoms during an EKG, you should stop the test immediately

The use of standard precautions greatly reduces

A Holter monitor is worn for 24 to 48 hours

Pt says"chest pain for 48 hours" Which of the responses is an example of active listening technique of restating?

EKG tech is providing instructions for an ambulatory monitor. Which statement indicated pt understands the insturctions

Which of the following health care professional is responsible for communicating results of a stress test to a pt?

You only need to use one patient identifier before performing a procedure

What is a normal resting heart rate for an adult?

Heart rate is best measured by

Which findings should an EKG technician expect for a patient who is experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise?

An EKG tech should recognize that which of the following statements is in compliance with HIPAA?

An EKG tech is assisting during a stress test. The Pt vomits. Where does the tech place a cloth soiled by vomit?

An event recorder is worn only while a patient is in the hospital