NHA EKG Cert Exam

Which of the following electrodes is used to create leads I, II and AVR?

During a 5-lead EKG the tech sees lead II and III are not reading. What limb should be checked?

When an EKG tech is obtaining a pulse from a patient, which term should tech use to document the pulse?

How should the patient lay during a standard 12-lead EKG?

An EKG tech is preparing to transport a patient for an EKG. Droplet precautions in place, what PPE is needed?

Which of the following actions should an EKG tech take when pt cannot read but needs to sign informed consent?

An EKG tech is administering an exercise stress test and sees ST depression. What should the tech do?

An EKG tech is giving instructions for home monitor. Which shows the patient understands instruction?

EKG tech is preparing to apply electrodes to a patient for standard 12-lead EKG. What method should tech take?

An EKG tech is providing instructions for a pt who is going home with holter for 48hrs. What shows patient understands?

50-year-old patient doing a stress test. What is 85% multiplier for patient?

An EKG tech is preparing a patient for a standard 12-lead EKG. Where is correct placement for V4?

Which of the following should an EKG do when preparing a patient for a standard 12 lead?

EKG tech is preparing to do a 12-lead EKG for a patient 35 weeks gestation. What position should tech place the patient?

Presence of which of the following on an EKG tracing can show a previous myocardial infarction?

Where should heart card be placed during an event to activate it?

An EKG tech is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. Which lead should be placed right lower side torso?

An EKG tech just gave pt education before stress test. Which statement shows patient understands?

During a stress test a tech sees elevated ST segments. Tech should identify these as

An EKG tech is preparing to use an AED. After turning on and attaching AED what should tech do next?

An EKG tech should recognize that which of the following BP is reference range for adolescent?

EKG tech eliminates artifact on a 3-lead EKG by plugging machine into different wall outlet. What caused artifiact?

An EKG tech detects U wave and the patient reports chest pain and discomfort. What should tech do?

Which of the following actions should EKG tech take to fix wandering baseline on an EKG?

EKG tech should recognize that which of the following could result in wandering baseline artifact on an EKG tracing?

Which of the following terms describes an EKG tech writing defamatory comments in patient chart?

What should EKG tech report to provider?

Which of the ofllowing is the electrode charge combination for the limb leads for a standard 12-lead EKG?

A rhythm strip should be at least how many seconds long to identify rate and rhythm?

An EKG tech is prepping patient for cardiac monitor and notices that the pt skin is diaphoretic. What should tech do?

Which of the following can cause sinus arrythmia?

Which of following actions should a EKG tech take before storing EKG cable to prevent transmission of microorganisms?

Which of the following should EKG tech do after attaching telemetry wires to the electrodes?

EKG tech is preparing a patient for application of holter monitor. Pt says "I run 5 miles per day". What should tech say

Which of the following waves should an EKG tech measure to evaluate atrial depolarization?

EKG tech is educating when to push the button while wearing Holter monitor. Which statement shows patient understanding

Which of the following is used to ensure the EKG machine is working properly?

EKG tech is observing a patient during stress test. Which symptom should tech immediately report to provider?

Which of the following is characterized by upright P waves, narrow QRS complex and ventricular rate between 60-100/min

What is the final step when applying a holter monitor to a patient?

Which of the following actions by the EKG tech shows compliance with HIPAA regulations?

During a medical history on a patient. What medical history would stop exercise stress test from happening?

What order should EKG tech document a patient's vital signs?

An EKG tech notes that the QRS complex is too tall to fit on paper. What should tech do?

Patient tells EKG tech she does not understand why she needs monitor after an EKG 2 days ago. What should tech say?

An EKG tech is doing an exercise stress test. What should tech find if provider has stopped the test?

EKG tech is prepping 5-year-old child for 12-lead EKG. Which should tech do?

Septal wall is shown by what leads?

Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular from junctional rhythm?

An EKG tech is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. Where should RL electrode be put?