EKG Technician Unit 1

Question 1

Which parts of PPE are considered contaminated or dirty?

Accepted Answer

front of the gown

Question 2

Which body fluids are NOT considered infectious for bloodborne pathogens? (choose all)

Accepted Answer

tears, urine

Question 3

A previous heart attack would go in which part of the history?

Accepted Answer

past medical history

Question 4

How is COVID 19 transmitted?

Accepted Answer

airborne, contact, droplet

Question 5

How far can an airborne pathogen travel?

Accepted Answer

greater than 6 feet

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT Protected Health Information?

Accepted Answer

Age

Question 7

If a patient tells you they have been experiencing discomfort when exercising, this is a:

Accepted Answer

symptom

Question 8

Which of the following are in the scope of practice of an EKG technician?

Accepted Answer

Providing the MD W/ clear accurate record of heart activity

Question 9

What type of PPE would you need to clean teeth as a hygienist

Accepted Answer

face protection, gown, mask, gloves

Question 10

When do health care providers need to use standard precautions?

Accepted Answer

at all times

Question 11

Which of the following diseases requires airborne precautions?

Accepted Answer

measles

Question 12

Which government organization developed the standard precaution we use for all patients?

Accepted Answer

CDC

Question 13

If a patient had a cardiac catheterization last year it would go in what section of the history?

Accepted Answer

past medical

Question 14

In a medical setting, CHF is most likely referring to

Accepted Answer

congestive heart failure

Question 15

What is the name of the organizational document that tells what is morally right or wrong?

Accepted Answer

Code of ethics

Question 16

What order do you take off PPE?

Accepted Answer

gloves, gown, mask

Question 17

Which of the following situations is it allowable to release PHI without permission?

Accepted Answer

Reporting a violent/life threatening crime to the police, Release of records to an insurance company, Discussing a patient with the staff member who is taking over

Question 18

Procedures where you might be sprayed with body fluids require which PPE?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 19

Before performing an EKG on a patient under contact precautions you should:

Accepted Answer

put on a full set of PPE

Question 20

A step by step way of doing something on your job is a :

Accepted Answer

procedure

Question 21

Procedures where you will be touching blood/body fluids or un-intact skin require which PPE?

Accepted Answer

gloves

Question 22

Which of the following behaviors would be an example of negative non-verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

leaning back

Question 23

What percentage of communication is thought to be non-verbal?

Accepted Answer

70%

Question 24

Which of the following cardiac tests are not in the scope of practice of an EKG technician?

Accepted Answer

cardiac catheterization

Question 25

What is required to be an EKG technician?

Accepted Answer

depends on the state

Question 26

What order do you put your PPE on?

Accepted Answer

gown, mask, gloves

Question 27

When is it OK for an EKG tech to discuss the details of an EKG with the patient?

Accepted Answer

When delivering the EKG to the doctor who ordered it

Question 28

Which is an acceptable way to communicate with a patient who doesn't speak English?

Accepted Answer

Bring a medical interpreter

Question 29

If a patient is short of breath while you talk to them this is a

Accepted Answer

sign

Question 30

When do you need to perform hand hygiene?

Accepted Answer

before putting on gloves, after touching surfaces in a patient's chart, after taking gloves off, before eating

Question 31

What organization evaluates and accredits health care facilities?

Accepted Answer

JCAHO

Question 32

How do you hold your hands when washing them?

Accepted Answer

fingertips down

Question 33

What act mandated that medical records be made electronic?

Accepted Answer

HITECH

Question 34

A patient who is admitted to a hospital is receiving

Accepted Answer

inpatient treatment

Question 35

What type of PPE would you need to deliver a baby?

Accepted Answer

gown, face protection, gloves, mask

Question 36

When/where do you remove your gloves and gown?

Accepted Answer

in the patient's room or the anteroom just outside right before you leave

Question 37

Which government agency is responsible for enforcing infection control regulations?

Accepted Answer

OSHA

Question 38

If an employee has a problem regarding a work situation, they should

Accepted Answer

talk to their immediate supervisor

Question 39

Which of the following would be an intentional breach of confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Sharing information with a spouse of a patient, Accessing your own medical record

Question 40

Why do EKG Techs need to be good problem solvers?

Accepted Answer

to make decisions on how to adjust an EKG to get a clear tracing

Question 41

What is necessary for a certified EKG Tech to maintain their credentials?

Accepted Answer

current CPR, continuing education credits, paying renewal fee

Question 42

EKG techs need to know medical terminology because

Accepted Answer

they allow for more accurate descriptions of patients

Question 43

Which of the following are transmission based precautions?

Accepted Answer

droplet, airborne, contact

Question 44

The number one thing that can be done to break the chain of infection is:

Accepted Answer

hand hygiene

Question 45

A previous heart attack would be recorded in the patient's

Accepted Answer

medical history

Question 46

Which of the following is a "hard skill"?

Accepted Answer

measuring blood pressure accurately

Question 47

Which bloodborne pathogen is the least contagious?

Accepted Answer

HIV

Question 48

Which PPE is it acceptable to walk out of a patient's room with and remove once you are in the hall?

Accepted Answer

respirator n-95 mask

Question 49

What does HIPAA stand for?

Accepted Answer

health insurance portability and accountability act

Question 50

When do you have to wash with soap and water instead of using hand sanitizer?

Accepted Answer

when your hands are visibly soiled

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