which of the following statements indicates understanding of instructions

if a lead becomes detached i will reattach & write this down

patient says chest hurting last 2 days. which of the following is example of active listening

you have been having chest pain

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

using a person specific password

what should the technician include when instructing patient about preparing for test

avoid taking beta blockers on test day

which of the following statements is considered protected health information

patient diagnosis is considered protected health information

how should an EKG tech identify a patient according to Joint Commission guidelines

ask patient to state/spell name and DOB

which action of an EKG tech is an example of adhearing to professional liability

monitoring a patients condition during stress test

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1
which of the following statements indicates understanding of instructions
i was going to have dinner with friends but will reschedule
i will changes the batteries is it beeps loud
if a lead becomes detached i will reattach & write this down
i will keep the monitor out of the tub and keep my chest dry
2
which of following should EKG tech expect for patient experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise
sudden weight loss
hypertension
warm, dry skin
persistent chest discomfort
3
patient says chest hurting last 2 days. which of the following is example of active listening
you have been having chest pain
have you had this kind of pain before
you seem concerned about your pain
tell me more about your pain
4
which of the following actions is a technical safeguard for maintaining patient privacy
including confidentially disclosure on emails
enabling automatic log off from electronic health record
using a computer privacy screen
using a person specific password
5
where should you put past medical history information
social history
review of statements
family history
past medical history
6
patient stops breathing and has no pulse during 12 lead EKG what should be done
review and interpret the ekg tracing
provide 2 breaths to the patient
obtain a defibrillator
call for help and begin CPR
7
what should the technician include when instructing patient about preparing for test
you can use tobacco prods up to 1 hour prior to test
you can drink caffeinating drinks 30 mins prior to test
fast 24 hours prior to test
avoid taking beta blockers on test day
8
taking a 12 lead EKG on 9 yr old child what action would help reduce childs anxiety
explain the procedure using medical terminology
have parents leave room
allow child to touch equitment
wait 15 mins to enter the room
9
which of the following statements is considered protected health information
patients identification number cannot be disclosed
patient diagnosis is considered protected health information
patients treatment plan can be shared with their family
patients vital sign should be disclosed only to provider
10
Patients throws up blooding during stress test. Where should the technician put soiled cloth
sharps container
trash can
biohazard bag
soiled utility sink
11
which type of stress test uses a gamma camera
chemical stress test
stress echocardiogram
nuclear stress test
exercise stress test
12
BP of healthy adult patient
85/55
100/62
110/56
122/84
13
how should an EKG tech identify a patient according to Joint Commission guidelines
ask patient to provide account number and provider name
ask patient to provide medical record number and room #
ask patient to state their room # and providers name
ask patient to state/spell name and DOB
14
which of the following is a sign of cardiovascular disease during stress test
blood pressure 138/78 Hg
respiratory rate 24/min
SaO2 82%
heart rate 100/min
15
which action of an EKG tech is an example of adhearing to professional liability
recommending an over the counter medication
monitoring a patients condition during stress test
interpreting the results of an EKG test
informing a patient about available treatment options
16
what health care professionals is responsible for communicating the results of test
RN
cardiologist
medical assistant
EKG technician
17
which is the most important action to break the chain of infection when doing EKG
sanitizing the examination table
washing hands
disinfecting the EKG leads
wearing PPE
18
expecting resting heart rate for adolescent
120/min
15/min
185/min
80/min

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