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1
which of the following heart rates is expected for an adolescent?
62 / BPM
120 / BPM
100 / BPM
80 / BPM
2
Where would you place an electrode on a patient with a below the knee amputation of the left leg?
on the lower right leg
on the lower left torso
on the lower right abdomen
On the right lower foot
3
Which of the following arrhythmias is shown in this ECG tracing?
Accelerated junctional rhythm
Sinus tachycardia
Ventricular pacemaker
Atrial Flutter
4
Which intervals should be used to determine the regularity of ventricular depolarization?
PR interval
R-R Wave interval
QT interval
P-P Wave interval
5
Where should V1 electrode be placed?
Fourth intercostace space at right sternal border
Anterior axillary line at sam horizontal level as V4
Midaxillary line at the same level as V4
Fifth intercostal space at midclavicular line
6
Which of the following locations would a tech place the ground electrode on a 5 lead holter monitor?
Right lower abdomen
Over the manubrium
Over the fourth intercostal space
Left lower abdomen
7
A thin spike before the P wave indicates that a pacemaker has been implanted pace ...
The ventricles
The Atria
8
An EKG tech hears another staff member making derogatory comments about a patient. What is this an example of?
Battery
Slander
Assault
Libel
9
Which of the followng tracings on an EKG can indicate a prior myocardial infarction?
Small P waves
Prolonged PR interval
Narrow QRS complex
Pathogenic Q waves
10
EKG technicians can give the results to the patient
True
False
11
A tech notices the calibration mark measures 10 mm high and 10 mm wide. Which of the following settings is being used?
2 mm/mV
2 mm/mV
0.5 mm/mV
50 mm/second
12
What term describes the RYTHM of the pulse
Bounding
Weak
Strong
Irregular
13
What findings on this tracing should an EKG tech identify as unexpected?
The QT interval
The irregular rhythm
ST-segment elevation
The shape of the P wave
14
Which of the following changes t the settings of an EKG machine will double the height of the tracing it produces?
20 mm/mV
10 mm/mV
50 mm/second
25 mm/second
15
Which of the following signs is present on a patient experiencing ventricular tachycardia?
Multiple premature ventricular contractions
Absence of R-R interval
Decreased heart rate
Narrow QRS complex
16
Following best practices, how frequently should an EKG tech disinfect lead wires and clips?
Once every hour
At the end of every shift
Once weekly
After each use
17
What is the duration of the QT interval for the following tracing?
0.12 seconds
0.06 seconds
0.51 seconds
0.35 Seconds
18
What is the most important action an EKG tech should do to break the chain of infection?
Disinfecting EKG leads
Sanitize exam table.
Wash hands
Wearing PPE
19
Where should an EKG tech place the leads of a resting EKG tracing on a patient who is in an immoble fetal position
On the limbs only
On the patients back
On the patients righ side
On the standard sites
20
Which of the following leads is located at the intersection of the midclavicular line and the fifth intercostal space?
V4
V2
V6
V5
21
Which of the following instructions should an EKG tech include when prepping a patient for a stress test?
You should fast for 24 hours
You should avoid taking beta-blockers for the rest of the day
You can drink caffeine up to 30 min before the test
You can use tobacco up to 1 hour prior to the test
22
Where would you place the electrode for V5 on a patient with dextrocardia?
Midwqay between V4 and V6 on left side of chest
fifth intercostal space on left side of sternum
Right anterior axillary line, fifth intercostal space
fourth intercostace space on right side of sternum
23
Which of the following findings indicate a myocardial infaction
Aphasia
Facial drooping
Cyanosis
Arm weakness
24
Which of the following is the expected shape and direction of the P wave in lead II in a healthy adult patient?
Rounded and upright
Peaked and upright
Peaked and inverted
Rounded and inverted
25
Which of the following signs is a symptom of cardiac distress?
SA O2 82%
Heart rate 100 BPM
Respiration 24 per min
BP 138/78
26
A tech applies a pulse oximety device to a patient undergoing a stress test. What is the pulse oximetry measuring?
Respiratory rate
Cardiac output
Oxygen saturation
Cardiac rhythm
27
Which of the following can result in an interrupted baseline on an EKG tracing?
Crossed lead wires
Hair on the skin under the electrodes
Corroded lead wires
Involuntary muscle movements
28
Which term describes an EKG technicians writing defamatory comments in a patient's chart?
Libel
Assault
Battery
Slander
29
Which of the following actions should the tech take when performing a stress test?
Allow the patient to wear jewelry during test
Administer oxygen prior to test
Shave areas with excess body hair before applying electrodes
Apply lotion before placing electrodes
30
Which action is the most important to break the chain of infection
Wearing PPE
Sanitizing the table
Washing your hands
Disinfecting the EKG leads
31
A Pt states "My chest has been hurting for 2 days." Which of the following represents restatement?
Your chest has been hurting?
Have you had this kind of pain before?
You seem concerned about some pain
Tell me more about your chest pain
32
Which electrode is used to create leads I, II, and aVR?
Right leg
Right arm
Left arm
Left leg
33
How many seconds long does the EKG strip need to be to accuratly identify rate and rhythm?
4 seconds
8 seconds
2 seconds
6 seconds
34
For which type of heart block would you want to monitor a patients sigs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output?
Second degree AV block, Mobits 2
Second degree AV block, Mobits 1
Third degree AV block
First degree AV block
35
An EKG tech is preparing for a standard 12-lead EKG. What is the correct placement for lead V4?
The fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
The fourth intercostal space at the midaxillary line
The fourth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
The fifth intercostal space at the midaxillary line
36
Which of the following artifacts is described as the tracing drifting away from the center of the paper?
AC interference
Interrupted baseline
Wandering baseline
Somatic tremor
37
You are performing a 12 lead EKG on a patient with a below the knee left leg amputation. Which action should be taken?
Place left leg electrode on amputation site
Place both leg electrodes on patients thighs
Place left leg electrode on left thigh and right leg below the knee
Place both leg electrodes below the knee on the right leg
38
Which of the following is a type of continuous monitoring in an inpatient facility?
Holter Monitoring
Postsymptom event monitoring
Loop memory monitoring
Telemetry monitoring
39
Which speed is the most commonly used for an EKG?
25 mm/second
60 mm/second
10 mm/second
5 mm/second
40
Which of the following should an EKG Tech expect for a patient who is experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise
Persistent chest discomfort
Sudden weight loss
Hypertension
Warm, Dry Skin
41
During a stress test, a patient becomes nauseated and vomits blood tinged fluide. Where would you dispose of this?
Trash can
Soiled utility sink
Biohazard bag
Sharps container
42
Which of the following locations should an EKG tech place the electrode for V5?
On the left midaxillary line, horizontal to V4
On the left midclavicular line, fifth intercostal space
On the right margin of the sternum fourth intercostal space
On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
43
Which healthcare professional is responsible for communicating the EKG results?
The EKG tech
The Cardiologist
The RN
The CMA
44
Which of the following is the correct elad placement for an exercise stress test?
Limb leads are placed on the torso
Lead placement is the same as a 12 lead EKG
Limb leads are not used for exercise stress test
Precordial leads arenot used for exercise stress test
45
Which of the following sites should a tech palpaate the patients pulse prior to initiating CPR?
Femoral
Temporal
Carotid
radial
46
Where should the electrode for the right leg be placed on a patient with a below the knee left leg amputation?
On the lower right foot
On the lower right abdomen
on the lower right leg
on the lower left torso
47
Which term should be used on a patient who has an O2 of 88%?
Hypoxemia
Rales
Hemoptysis
Orthopnea
48
Which of the following stress tests uses a gamma camera?
Stress echocardiogram
Excercise stress test
Nuclear stress test
Chemical stress test
49
Which of the following actions should be taken to reduce artifacts associated with tremors related parkinson's disease?
Raise the head of the bed to semi-fowlers
Have the patient place their hands palms down under their buttocks
50
Where would information about a prior surgery go in a patients health history?
Past medical history
Social history
Family history
Review of symptoms
51
Which of the following actions should a tech take when preparing a patient for a exercise stress test?
Shave areas with excessive body hair before applying electrodes
Allow the patient to wear jewelry during the test
Administer moisturizing lotion before applying electrodes
Administer oxygen to the patient prior to testing
52
Which of the following tests uses a gamma camera?
Nuclear stress test
Chemical stress test
Stress echocardiogram
Exercise stress test
53
An EKG tech notes a positive deflection of the waveforms on lead aVR. Which steps should the tech take?
Immediately print the EKG results
Verify lead and electrode placement
Remove tension from lead wires
Reposition the patient on the exam table
54
What action should an EKG tech take immediately after attaching the telemetry lead wires to the electrode?
Place patient in correct anatomical position
Check a baseline EKG tracing for monitor clarity
Check wire colors to ensure correct attachement
Tape lead wires to the patient's skin to prevent tension on electrodes
55
What is an expected finding of impaired conduction through the AV node when measuring intervals on an EKG?at
Prolonged QRS intervals.
Decreased QT intervals
Prolonged PR intervals
Prolonged QT intervals
56
What type of test should the EKG tech expect to be prescribed to a patient having heart palpitations?
Vasodilator medication
Chemical stress test
Cardiac inotropic medication
Holter Monitor
