EKG Practice Test (Attempt #3, C)
Questions with Correct Answers
An EKG tech is evaluating a standard 12-lead EKG tracing during a recording. The tech
should recognize that electrical activity of the septal wall is recorded by which of the
following leads? - ANSWERSLeads V1 & V2
An EKG tech should recognize that pts are restricted from performing which of the
following activities while wearing a Holter monitor? - ANSWERSshowering
An EKG tech observes ST segment depression and T wave inversion in multiple leads
on a pt's EKG tracing. What should the tech suspect? - ANSWERSMyocardial ischemia
Which of the following rhythms is characterized by upright P waves, narrow QRS
complexes, & a ventricular rate btwn 60-100/min? - ANSWERSSinus rhythms
Which of the following electrodes is used to create leads I, II, & aVR? - ANSWERSRt
arm
An EKG tech is reviewing the EKG tracing for a pt who has a pacemaker. The tech
should recognize that which of the following alterations is being recorded on the pt's
rhythm strip? - ANSWERSLoss of capture
An EKG tech obtains the below tracing on a pt. Which of the following dysrhythmias
should the tech recognize? - ANSWERSBundle branch block
The atypical vertical projections in the EKG below are likely the result of which of the
following? - ANSWERSPacemaker spikes
Which of the following sites is the most appropriate for an EKG tech to use when taking
the pulse of an infant? - ANSWERSBrachial artery
An EKG tech should recognize that which of the following situations could result in
wandering baseline artifact on an EKG tracing? - ANSWERSLoose electrodes
An EKG tech is preparing to transport a pt for an EKG. The pt is prescribed droplet
precautions. Which of the following PPE shoulds the tech apply to the pt? -
ANSWERSSimple face mask
An EKG tech is monitoring the pulse of a 50 yr old pt during an exercise stress test. The
provider uses an 85% multiplier for this pt. Which of the following is the target heart rate
for submaximal exercise for this pt? - ANSWERS145/min
Questions with Correct Answers
An EKG tech is evaluating a standard 12-lead EKG tracing during a recording. The tech
should recognize that electrical activity of the septal wall is recorded by which of the
following leads? - ANSWERSLeads V1 & V2
An EKG tech should recognize that pts are restricted from performing which of the
following activities while wearing a Holter monitor? - ANSWERSshowering
An EKG tech observes ST segment depression and T wave inversion in multiple leads
on a pt's EKG tracing. What should the tech suspect? - ANSWERSMyocardial ischemia
Which of the following rhythms is characterized by upright P waves, narrow QRS
complexes, & a ventricular rate btwn 60-100/min? - ANSWERSSinus rhythms
Which of the following electrodes is used to create leads I, II, & aVR? - ANSWERSRt
arm
An EKG tech is reviewing the EKG tracing for a pt who has a pacemaker. The tech
should recognize that which of the following alterations is being recorded on the pt's
rhythm strip? - ANSWERSLoss of capture
An EKG tech obtains the below tracing on a pt. Which of the following dysrhythmias
should the tech recognize? - ANSWERSBundle branch block
The atypical vertical projections in the EKG below are likely the result of which of the
following? - ANSWERSPacemaker spikes
Which of the following sites is the most appropriate for an EKG tech to use when taking
the pulse of an infant? - ANSWERSBrachial artery
An EKG tech should recognize that which of the following situations could result in
wandering baseline artifact on an EKG tracing? - ANSWERSLoose electrodes
An EKG tech is preparing to transport a pt for an EKG. The pt is prescribed droplet
precautions. Which of the following PPE shoulds the tech apply to the pt? -
ANSWERSSimple face mask
An EKG tech is monitoring the pulse of a 50 yr old pt during an exercise stress test. The
provider uses an 85% multiplier for this pt. Which of the following is the target heart rate
for submaximal exercise for this pt? - ANSWERS145/min
