When may the ECG Technician tell a patient the results of his/her electrocardiogram?

The ECG Tech does not tell the results, the doctor does.

Which is a basic patient identifier that should be confirmed by the ECG Tech before performing the electrocardiogram?

Patient’s Date of Birth (DOB).

When should the ECG Technician verify the patient’s identity?

Before beginning any of the ECG procedure.

Which detail is unnecessary for the ECG Tech to obtain from the patient before performing the ECG?

Dates of next two office visits

How should the ECG Tech ensure that he/she is performing an ECG on the correct patient?

Verify patients’ identity with two identifiers.

What should the ECG Technician do when preparing a patient for an electrocardiogram?

Introduce him/herself and explain the procedure.

What is a necessary detail for documentation in the patient’s EHR?

Patient’s current medication/allergy lists.

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1
When may the ECG Technician tell a patient the results of his/her electrocardiogram?
After the ECG Tech reviews the results with a medical assistant.
While the medical assistant is checking the patient’s vital signs.
Exactly one year from the completion of the last ECG.
The ECG Tech does not tell the results, the doctor does.
2
Which is a basic patient identifier that should be confirmed by the ECG Tech before performing the electrocardiogram?
Patient’s guardian’s name.
Patient’s Date of Birth (DOB).
Previous ECG claim number.
Bank or Credit Union name.
3
What is used for an electrocardiogram baseline comparison?
Echocardiogram
Previous ECG
2-view Radiograph
Angiogram
4
Which would be unnecessary to record when obtaining a patient’s medical history?
Past illnesses or conditions.
Surgeries or other medical procedures.
Favorite movie and music.
. Family and social history.
5
When should the ECG Technician verify the patient’s identity?
After placing the ECG tabs on the patient’s torso.
While the ECG tracing is running and being recorded
When escorting the patient out after the ECG is complete.
Before beginning any of the ECG procedure.
6
Which detail is unnecessary for the ECG Tech to obtain from the patient before performing the ECG?
Vital Signs
Dates of next two office visits
Current medication list
Medical history
7
How should the ECG Tech ensure that he/she is performing an ECG on the correct patient?
As long as there is an EHR assume that is the correct patient.
Verify patients’ identity with two identifiers.
There is no reason to identify patients before an ECG.
Ask the laboratory tech to identify the patient.
8
What should the ECG Technician do when preparing a patient for an electrocardiogram?
Immediately start placing tabs on the patient.
Introduce him/herself and explain the procedure.
Tell the patient to hold all questions until the procedure is finished.
Explain that normal results are expected
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What is a necessary detail for documentation in the patient’s EHR?
Patient’s musical and/or artistic talents.
Patient’s current medication/allergy lists.
Patient’s political affiliation.
Patient’s educational background.

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