Answer the question below:

“If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write this down”

Answer the question below:

“You have been having chest pain?”

Which of the following is correct regarding the use of the Holter monitor?

patient is to keep an accurate diary of symptoms while wearing monitor

Answer the question below:

systolic pressure of 140 mmHg of greater

What does the bottom value of a blood pressure indicate? (Dyastolic)

the pressure of the arteries as the heart relaxes

Which of the following is not done prior to the stress test?

an ergometer is applied to the upper arm

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was passed by Congress for what purpose?

to ensure the privacy and protections of one’s health information

Answer the question below:

“You should avoid taking beta-blockers on the day of the test”

Which of the following is recommended for obtaining an accurate blood pressure?

sit with your arms positioned at heart level, resting on a table

Answer The Question below:

Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure

Answer Question below:

Monitoring a patient’s condition during an exercise stress test

Which of the following actions is a technical safeguard for maintaining patient privacy?

Using a person-specific password to access the electronic health record

Which of the following statements is in compliance with HIPAA regulations?

The patient diagnosis is considered protected health information

What action should an EKG technician take to identify a patient according to the Joint Commission guidelines?

ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth

Where should the technician place the EKG strip after the test is finished?

in the patient’s medical record

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1
Which of the following temperatures is considered a fever?
98.1 degrees F
100 degrees F
98.9 degrees F
95 degrees F
2
What is the first most important action to take when preparing to perform an EKG procedure for a patient?
Washing hands
Sanitizing the examination table
Disinfecting the EKG leads
Wearing personal protective equipment
3
Answer the question below:
Biohazard bag
Soiled utility sink
Trash can
Sharps container
4
Answer the question below:
If the monitor makes a beeping noise, I should charge the batteries.
“If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write this down”
I was going to have dinner with friends, but will save that for next week.
I will keep the monitor out of the tub and keep my chest dry when I bathe.
5
Answer the question below:
next of kin
marital status
address
birthdate
6
Which stress test method would be appropriate for a 75-year-old male who recently recovered from a hip fracture?
an IV infusion of dobutamine
the stationary bike
on the treadmill, the modified Bruce method
on the treadmill, the NAughton method
7
Answer the question below:
80/ min
15/ min
120/ min
185/ min
8
Answer the question below:
“Tell me more about your pain.”
“Have you had this kind of pain before?”
“You have been having chest pain?”
"You seem concerned about your pain.”
9
Which of the following is correct regarding the use of the Holter monitor?
patient is to secure the monitor to the left anterior chest at all times
the patient should take the monitor off at night
the patient should cover the electrodes before taking a shower
patient is to keep an accurate diary of symptoms while wearing monitor
10
Which of the following is the best noninvasive method of screening for coronary artery disease?
stress testing
12 lead EKG
MRI angiography
cardiac catherization
11
Which cardiac stress test method increases the speed and incline every three minutes?
Naughtron protocol
modified Bruce protocol
Bruce protocol
modified Naughton protocol
12
Which of the following is considered a normal pulse rate?
58
110
85
40
13
Answer the question below:
diastolic pressure of 100 mmHg or greater
systolic pressure of 125 mmHg or greater
systolic pressure of 180 mmHg or greater
systolic pressure of 140 mmHg of greater
14
What does the bottom value of a blood pressure indicate? (Dyastolic)
the pressure of the arteries as the heart contracts
heart rate
the pressure of the veins as the heart relaxes
the pressure of the arteries as the heart relaxes
15
Which of the following is not done prior to the stress test?
the patient’s baseline vitals oare obtained
an EKG is performed as the patient is standing and breathing rapidly
a resting EKG is recorded
an ergometer is applied to the upper arm
16
Answer the question below:
medical assistant
registered nurse
EKG technician
cardiologist
17
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was passed by Congress for what purpose?
to promote the use of health info tech, such as EMR's
Any person who needs care is seen/treated regardless of ability to pay.
to ensure the privacy and protections of one’s health information
18
Answer the question below:
You can drink caffeinated drinks up to 30 minutes before starting the test
“You should avoid taking beta-blockers on the day of the test”
“You should fast for 24 hours prior to starting the test”
“You can use tobacco products up to 1 hour prior to starting the test”
19
Answer the question below:
past medical history
family history
social history
review of systems
20
Answer the question below:
sudden weight loss
warm, dry skin
persistent chest discomfort
hypertension
21
Which of the following types of stress test uses a gamma camera?
stress echocardiogram
exercise stress test
chemical stress test
nuclear stress test
22
Which of the following is recommended for obtaining an accurate blood pressure?
sit upright with your legs crossedsit upright with your legs crossed
go for a five minute walk before you take your blood pressure
when placing the cuff on your upper arm, allow 3 finger width space
sit with your arms positioned at heart level, resting on a table
23
Answer The Question below:
Give the child the option to ask their parent to leave the room
Explain the procedure to the child using medical terminology
Wait 15 min before entering the child’s room
Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure
24
Answer the question below:
blood pressure of 138/78 mm HG
heart rate of 100/ min
SaO2 82%
respiratory rate 24/ min
25
Answer Question below:
Interpreting the results of an EKG test for a patient
Informing a patient about available treatment options
Monitoring a patient’s condition during an exercise stress test
Recommending an over-the-counter medication to treat a patient’s condition
26
Which of the following actions is a technical safeguard for maintaining patient privacy?
Using a computer privacy screen when entering patient information
Including a confidentiality disclosure on emails that contain patient info
Enabling automatic log-off from the electronic health record
Using a person-specific password to access the electronic health record
27
Which of the following statements is in compliance with HIPAA regulations?
PIN can't be disclosed as a part of providing facility healthcare statistic
The patient diagnosis is considered protected health information
The patient’s vital signs should be disclosed only to the provider
The patient’s treatment plan can be shared with their family
28
Answer the question below:
122/84 mm HG
85/55 mm HG
110/56 mm HG
100/62 mm HG
29
What action should an EKG technician take to identify a patient according to the Joint Commission guidelines?
ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth
ask the patient to provide their account number and their provider’s name
ask the patient to state their room number and their provider’s name
ask the patient to provide their medical record number and room number
30
Answer the question below:
obtain a defibrillator
review and interpret the EKG tracing
provide 2 breaths to the patient
call for help and begin CPR
31
Where should the technician place the EKG strip after the test is finished?
in the shredder box
it can be taped to the patient’s door for the provider or nurse
in the patient’s medical record
in the trash
32
Answer the question below:
nuclear stress test
12-lead EKG
holter monitor
echocardiogram

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Questions 32

Answers

1
Which of the following temperatures is considered a fever?
98.1 degrees F
100 degrees F
98.9 degrees F
95 degrees F
2
What is the first most important action to take when preparing to perform an EKG procedure for a patient?
Washing hands
Sanitizing the examination table
Disinfecting the EKG leads
Wearing personal protective equipment
3
Answer the question below:
Biohazard bag
Soiled utility sink
Trash can
Sharps container
4
Answer the question below:
If the monitor makes a beeping noise, I should charge the batteries.
“If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write this down”
I was going to have dinner with friends, but will save that for next week.
I will keep the monitor out of the tub and keep my chest dry when I bathe.
5
Answer the question below:
next of kin
marital status
address
birthdate
6
Which stress test method would be appropriate for a 75-year-old male who recently recovered from a hip fracture?
an IV infusion of dobutamine
the stationary bike
on the treadmill, the modified Bruce method
on the treadmill, the NAughton method
7
Answer the question below:
80/ min
15/ min
120/ min
185/ min
8
Answer the question below:
“Tell me more about your pain.”
“Have you had this kind of pain before?”
“You have been having chest pain?”
"You seem concerned about your pain.”
9
Which of the following is correct regarding the use of the Holter monitor?
patient is to secure the monitor to the left anterior chest at all times
the patient should take the monitor off at night
the patient should cover the electrodes before taking a shower
patient is to keep an accurate diary of symptoms while wearing monitor
10
Which of the following is the best noninvasive method of screening for coronary artery disease?
stress testing
12 lead EKG
MRI angiography
cardiac catherization
11
Which cardiac stress test method increases the speed and incline every three minutes?
Naughtron protocol
modified Bruce protocol
Bruce protocol
modified Naughton protocol
12
Which of the following is considered a normal pulse rate?
58
110
85
40
13
Answer the question below:
diastolic pressure of 100 mmHg or greater
systolic pressure of 125 mmHg or greater
systolic pressure of 180 mmHg or greater
systolic pressure of 140 mmHg of greater
14
What does the bottom value of a blood pressure indicate? (Dyastolic)
the pressure of the arteries as the heart contracts
heart rate
the pressure of the veins as the heart relaxes
the pressure of the arteries as the heart relaxes
15
Which of the following is not done prior to the stress test?
the patient’s baseline vitals oare obtained
an EKG is performed as the patient is standing and breathing rapidly
a resting EKG is recorded
an ergometer is applied to the upper arm
16
Answer the question below:
medical assistant
registered nurse
EKG technician
cardiologist
17
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was passed by Congress for what purpose?
to promote the use of health info tech, such as EMR's
Any person who needs care is seen/treated regardless of ability to pay.
to ensure the privacy and protections of one’s health information
18
Answer the question below:
You can drink caffeinated drinks up to 30 minutes before starting the test
“You should avoid taking beta-blockers on the day of the test”
“You should fast for 24 hours prior to starting the test”
“You can use tobacco products up to 1 hour prior to starting the test”
19
Answer the question below:
past medical history
family history
social history
review of systems
20
Answer the question below:
sudden weight loss
warm, dry skin
persistent chest discomfort
hypertension
21
Which of the following types of stress test uses a gamma camera?
stress echocardiogram
exercise stress test
chemical stress test
nuclear stress test
22
Which of the following is recommended for obtaining an accurate blood pressure?
sit upright with your legs crossedsit upright with your legs crossed
go for a five minute walk before you take your blood pressure
when placing the cuff on your upper arm, allow 3 finger width space
sit with your arms positioned at heart level, resting on a table
23
Answer The Question below:
Give the child the option to ask their parent to leave the room
Explain the procedure to the child using medical terminology
Wait 15 min before entering the child’s room
Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure
24
Answer the question below:
blood pressure of 138/78 mm HG
heart rate of 100/ min
SaO2 82%
respiratory rate 24/ min
25
Answer Question below:
Interpreting the results of an EKG test for a patient
Informing a patient about available treatment options
Monitoring a patient’s condition during an exercise stress test
Recommending an over-the-counter medication to treat a patient’s condition
26
Which of the following actions is a technical safeguard for maintaining patient privacy?
Using a computer privacy screen when entering patient information
Including a confidentiality disclosure on emails that contain patient info
Enabling automatic log-off from the electronic health record
Using a person-specific password to access the electronic health record
27
Which of the following statements is in compliance with HIPAA regulations?
PIN can't be disclosed as a part of providing facility healthcare statistic
The patient diagnosis is considered protected health information
The patient’s vital signs should be disclosed only to the provider
The patient’s treatment plan can be shared with their family
28
Answer the question below:
122/84 mm HG
85/55 mm HG
110/56 mm HG
100/62 mm HG
29
What action should an EKG technician take to identify a patient according to the Joint Commission guidelines?
ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth
ask the patient to provide their account number and their provider’s name
ask the patient to state their room number and their provider’s name
ask the patient to provide their medical record number and room number
30
Answer the question below:
obtain a defibrillator
review and interpret the EKG tracing
provide 2 breaths to the patient
call for help and begin CPR
31
Where should the technician place the EKG strip after the test is finished?
in the shredder box
it can be taped to the patient’s door for the provider or nurse
in the patient’s medical record
in the trash
32
Answer the question below:
nuclear stress test
12-lead EKG
holter monitor
echocardiogram