EKG 2019

Question 1

A tech receives a requisition for EKG. Which of the following patient information from the EHR is necessary to complete?

Accepted Answer

birthdate

Question 2

Following actions by EKG tech is an example of adhering to the ethical principal of professional liability

Accepted Answer

monitoring a patient's condition during an exercise stress test

Question 3

Pt gets nausea & vomits blood tinged fluid, where do you place the towel you use to clean up the fluid?

Accepted Answer

biohazard bag

Question 4

EKG is instructing pt about preparing for stress test. What should be included?

Accepted Answer

you should avoid beta-blockers on the day of the test

Question 5

EKG observing pt during a stress test. Which of the following findings is a sign of cardiovascular distress?

Accepted Answer

SaO2 82%

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

using a person-specific passwoard to access the electroni health record

Question 7

Which of the following types of stress test uses gamma camera?

Accepted Answer

nuclear stress test

Question 8

"I will continue my routine & record all activities in a journal" - this statement is true for which exam?

Accepted Answer

holter monitor

Question 9

Most important action to take to break the chain of infection when preforming an EKG

Accepted Answer

washing hands

Question 10

EKG tech is obtaining health history from pt. Pt states they had coronary artery bypass 2 years ago. Which section?

Accepted Answer

past medical history

Question 11

Healthy Adult Blood Pressure

Accepted Answer

100/62

Question 12

EKG tech is measuring the heart rate of an adolescent patient. Which of the following resting HR is within range?

Accepted Answer

80/min

Question 13

EKG tech is interviewing pt. Pt states"my chest has been hurting the last 2 days" Which response shows active listening?

Accepted Answer

"You have been having chest pain?"

Question 14

Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for communicating the results of a cardiac stress test

Accepted Answer

Cardiologists

Question 15

12 lead EKG - tech notices the pt has stopped breathing and has no pulse. What is the next action of the EKG tech?

Accepted Answer

call for help and begin CPR

Question 16

An EKG tech is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG for a 9 year old. How can reduce anxiety for child?

Accepted Answer

allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure

Question 17

Which of the following actions should an EKG tech to identify a pt according to the joint commission guidelines

Accepted Answer

ask the patient to state and spell their full name and DOB

Question 18

Ambulatory Monitor- which statement indicates an understanding of instructions?

Accepted Answer

"If a lead becomes detached I will reattach it and write this down"

Question 19

Which of the following should an EKG tech expect for a pt who is experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise?

Accepted Answer

persistent chest discomfort

Question 20

Statement that is compliance with HIPAA regulations

Accepted Answer

patient's diagnosis is considered PHI

Questions 20