Which action by an EKG tech is an example of adhering to the ethical principle of professional liability?

Monitoring a patient's condition during an exercise stress test

EKG tech is instructing a patient about a stress test. Which of the following instructions should tech

"You should avoid taking beta-blockers on the day of the test."

● EKG tech is preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG on 9-yr old Which action should the tech take to reduce anxiety

a. Allow the child to touch the equipment

While performing a standard 12-lead ,an EKG tech notices the patient has stopped breathing and has no pulse.

a. Call for help and begin CPR.

● Which of the following is an important factor in preparing a patient for EKG stress testing?

Tell patient to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, nonskid shoes

● Which action should an EKG technician take to identify a pt according to The Joint Commission guidelines?

Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth

EKG tech is providing instructions to a pt who has an ambulatory monitor. Which statement by the patient ind

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

● A patient who says, My chest has been hurting for the last 2 days. Which response demonstrates active listening

"You have been having chest pain?"

● Which of the following should an EKG tech recognize as a technical safeguard for patient privacy?

Using a person-specific password to access the EHR

● EKG technician should recognize that which of the following statements is in compliance with HIPAA regulations?

a. PT's diagnosis is considered protected health information.

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1
An EKG tech should recognize that which of the following is the most important action to break the chain of infection
c. Disinfecting the EKG leads
Washing hands
Sanitizing the examination table
c. Wearing personal protective equipment
2
Which action by an EKG tech is an example of adhering to the ethical principle of professional liability?
c. Informing a patient about available tx options
c. Interpreting the results of an EKG pt
Monitoring a patient's condition during an exercise stress test
Recommending an over-the-counter medication to treat a patient's condition
3
EKG tech is taking a bp from a healthy adult patient. The tech should recognize which BP is in the normal range
c. 122/84 mm Hg
100/62 mm Hg
c. 110/56 mm Hg
85/55 mm Hg
4
Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for telling the results of cardiac stress test to the pt
EKG technician
Medical assistant
Registered nurse
Cardiologist
5
EKG tech is instructing a patient about a stress test. Which of the following instructions should tech
a. You can drink caffeine up to 30 minutes prior to test.
You can use tobacco products up to 1 hour prior to starting the test
"You should avoid taking beta-blockers on the day of the test."
a. You should fast for 24 hours prior to starting the test.
6
● EKG tech is preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG on 9-yr old Which action should the tech take to reduce anxiety
Explain the procedure to the child using medical terminology
a. Allow the child to touch the equipment
a. Wait 15 min before entering the room.
a. ask their parent to leave the room.
7
A technician receives a requisition for an EKG. What patient information from the EHR is necessary to complete the EKG
b. Address
Birthdate
b. Next of kin
b. Marital status
8
While performing a standard 12-lead ,an EKG tech notices the patient has stopped breathing and has no pulse.
a. Review and interpret the EKG tracing.
a. Call for help and begin CPR.
a. Provide two breaths to the patient.
a. Obtain a defibrillator.
9
● Which of the following is an important factor in preparing a patient for EKG stress testing?
Ask the patient to keep a journal
Tell patient to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing, nonskid shoes
Tell patient to stop taking all meds a minimum of 24 hr prior to test
Tell patient to plan to be in the office for only a brief amount of time
10
● Which action should an EKG technician take to identify a pt according to The Joint Commission guidelines?
a. Ask the patient to state their room number + provider's name.
a. Ask the pt to provide their medical record number and room number.
a. Ask the patient to provide account number and provider's name.
Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth
11
EKG tech is providing instructions to a pt who has an ambulatory monitor. Which statement by the patient ind
I was going to have dinner with friends, but will reschedule
If the monitor makes a noise, I should change the batteries immediately
If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write this down.
I will keep the monitor out of the tub and my chest dry
12
● A patient who says, My chest has been hurting for the last 2 days. Which response demonstrates active listening
b. "Have you had this kind of pain before?"
"You have been having chest pain?"
You seem concerned about your pain
b. Tell me more about your pain."
13
EKG tech is obtaining a health history from a patient. The patient tells the tech that they had coronary artery bypass
a. Review of systems
a. Family history
a. Social history
Past medical history
14
EKG tech is evaluating a patient's understanding of a cardiac test. The patient states, I will continue with my normal r
c. Echocardiogram
12-lead EKG
Holter monitor
c. Nuclear stress test
15
Which is a sign of cardiovascular distress
Respiratory rate 24/min
BP 138/78 mm Hg
SaO2 82%
HR 100/min
16
● Which of the following should an EKG tech recognize as a technical safeguard for patient privacy?
b. Including confidentiality disclosure on emails containing pt info
Using a computer privacy screen when entering patient information
Using a person-specific password to access the EHR
b. Enabling automatic log-off from the ehr
17
● EKG technician should recognize that which of the following statements is in compliance with HIPAA regulations?
a. The pt's ID number can't be disclosed as facility statistics
a. PT's diagnosis is considered protected health information.
a. PT treatment plan can be shared with their family.
The patient's vital signs should be disclosed only to the provider
18
● EKG tech is assisting a patient during a stress test. The pt develops nausea/vomits blood-tinged fluid.
Biohazard bag
Sharps container
Trash can
Soiled utility sink
19
Which of the following findings should an EKG technician expect for a pt who is experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise?
Sudden weight loss
a. Warm, dry skin
Persistent chest discomfort
a. Hypertension

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