NHA CET EXAM PREP PRACTICE SCRIPT
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ HIPAA regulation in healthcare Answer: Protects patient privacy and
medical records.
⫸ OSHA enforcement in healthcare settings Answer: Workplace safety
and infection control practices.
⫸ Scope of practice for EKG techs Answer: The procedures and actions
legally permitted for a technician to perform.
⫸ Universal precautions Answer: Infection control methods treating all
human blood and fluids as infectious.
⫸ Importance of communication in patient care Answer: Ensures
understanding, trust, and safety in care.
⫸ Factors affecting patient communication Answer: Language, culture,
religion, age, gender, and disability.
⫸ Normal vital signs indicators Answer: Baseline for evaluating patient
health and spotting abnormalities.
, ⫸ Patient preparation for stress testing Answer: Wear comfortable
clothing, avoid caffeine, follow fasting instructions.
⫸ Holter monitor usage Answer: Continuous 24-48 hour monitoring of
heart activity.
⫸ EMR/EHR usage Answer: Digital records storing patient history,
medications, vitals, and EKGs.
⫸ Symptoms of cardiopulmonary compromise Answer: Chest pain,
syncope, abnormal vitals, shortness of breath.
⫸ First step before using an EKG machine Answer: Load paper, check
settings, disinfect leads.
⫸ Common EKG machine settings to verify Answer: Speed (25 mm/s),
gain (10 mm/mV).
⫸ Skin preparation for electrode placement Answer: Clean and shave if
necessary to ensure contact.
⫸ Position for a 12-lead EKG Answer: Supine, arms at sides, limbs
relaxed.
⫸ Placement of V1 Answer: 4th intercostal space, right sternal border.
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ HIPAA regulation in healthcare Answer: Protects patient privacy and
medical records.
⫸ OSHA enforcement in healthcare settings Answer: Workplace safety
and infection control practices.
⫸ Scope of practice for EKG techs Answer: The procedures and actions
legally permitted for a technician to perform.
⫸ Universal precautions Answer: Infection control methods treating all
human blood and fluids as infectious.
⫸ Importance of communication in patient care Answer: Ensures
understanding, trust, and safety in care.
⫸ Factors affecting patient communication Answer: Language, culture,
religion, age, gender, and disability.
⫸ Normal vital signs indicators Answer: Baseline for evaluating patient
health and spotting abnormalities.
, ⫸ Patient preparation for stress testing Answer: Wear comfortable
clothing, avoid caffeine, follow fasting instructions.
⫸ Holter monitor usage Answer: Continuous 24-48 hour monitoring of
heart activity.
⫸ EMR/EHR usage Answer: Digital records storing patient history,
medications, vitals, and EKGs.
⫸ Symptoms of cardiopulmonary compromise Answer: Chest pain,
syncope, abnormal vitals, shortness of breath.
⫸ First step before using an EKG machine Answer: Load paper, check
settings, disinfect leads.
⫸ Common EKG machine settings to verify Answer: Speed (25 mm/s),
gain (10 mm/mV).
⫸ Skin preparation for electrode placement Answer: Clean and shave if
necessary to ensure contact.
⫸ Position for a 12-lead EKG Answer: Supine, arms at sides, limbs
relaxed.
⫸ Placement of V1 Answer: 4th intercostal space, right sternal border.
