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EKG Technician Question Bank #1
EKG Technician Question Bank #1
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1
A previous heart attack would be recorded in the patient's
social history
family history
medical history
demographics
2
Which of the following is NOT Protected Health Information?
Name
Address
Social Security Number
Age
3
If a patient had a cardiac
catheterization
last year it would go in what section of the history?
past medical
family
current medical situation
social
4
A previous heart attack would go in which part of the history?
past medical history
family history
social history
current medical situation
5
If you feel sorry for someone and their situation, your are expressing
empathy
sympathy
6
What is required to be an EKG technician?
depends on the state
certification
license
nothing
7
A step by step way of doing something on your job is a :
procedure
policy
8
If a patient tells you they have been experiencing discomfort when exercising, this is a:
symptom
sign
9
An individuals prejudice can never result in a legal action against their employer?
false
true
10
What is the name of the organizational document that tells what is morally right or wrong?
HIPAA
Certification
Licensure
Code of ethics
11
If you tell a patient a lie about a doctor being negligent you can be accused of
violating HIPAA
libel
slander
assault
12
What is necessary for a certified EKG Tech to maintain their credentials?
continuing education credits
proof that you are working as a technician
current CPR
paying renewal fee
13
Being culturally sensitive means you agree with all of your patients' behaviors
no
yes
14
Which of the following cardiac tests are not in the scope of practice of an EKG technician?
ambulatory monitoring
12 lead EKG
cardiac catheterization
3 lead EKG
15
A patient who is admitted to a hospital is receiving
inpatient treatment
chronic care
outpatient treatment
ambulatory care
16
Which of the following are in the scope of practice of an EKG technician?
Providing patients with possible diagnosis based on EKG
Providing the MD W/ clear accurate record of heart activity
Providing MD w/ interpretation of heart activity
Deciding on additional testing needed
17
What act mandated that medical records be made electronic?
JCAHO
CET
HIPAA
HITECH
18
Why do EKG Techs need to be good problem solvers?
to decide which form of EKG is best for a patient
to decide when to give a medication
to interpret EKGs to make diagnosis
to make decisions on how to adjust an EKG to get a clear tracing
19
If a patient is short of breath while you talk to them this is a
symptom
sign
20
Which of the following is a "hard skill"?
communicating effectively
good personal hygiene
measuring blood pressure accurately
reporting to work on time
21
Which of the following would be an intentional breach of confidentiality?
Sharing information with a spouse of a patient
Accessing your own medical record
Calling a person's name in the waiting room
A patient sees your screen as you finish up the previous patient entry
22
What organization evaluates and accredits health care facilities?
CET
HIPAA
The TJC
HITECH
23
Accepting another person's feelings even when you don't understand or agree is
empathy
sympathy
24
What percentage of communication is thought to be non-verbal?
50%
70%
10%
25%
25
What does HIPAA stand for?
health information privacy action act
health information providers accountability act
health information protection and access act
health insurance portability and accountability act
26
Which of the following behaviors would be an example of negative non-verbal communication?
leaning back
taking notes
making eye contact
standing straight
