EKG Study Guide with Complete Solutions.
What is the difference between outpatient and inpatient treatment? correct answers Outpatient is
ambulatory care where medical care is given without the patient being admitted to a hospital.
Inpatient is acute care which where treatment is given when the patient is admitted to the
hospital.
What is another general name for a medical facility where a patient might receive outpatient
treatment? List three examples of these facilities in your area. correct answers Outpatient
Treatment Facilities (Ambulatory Care):
1. Doctor's Office
2. Urgent Care Center
3. Free-standing Emergency Department
4. Occupational Health Clinic
5. Primary Care Clinic
6. Cardiology Specialty Clinic
7. Outpatient Surgery Center
8. Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy Clinic
Why is scope of practice important to an EKG technician? correct answers Healthcare facilities
should have a detailed job description that includes the EKG technician's scope of practice,
outlining the duties he/she is expected and legally allowed to perform.
List and explain three types of history that are important to obtain from the patient. correct
answers 1. Past Medical History
2. Family History
3. Social History
What is the difference between soft skill sand hard skills? Give three examples of each. correct
answers Soft skills are the personal traits employees value often. Hard skills such as measuring
blood pressure.
-Examples of Soft Skills:
1. Acceptance of Constructive Feedback.
2. Care for personal appearance.
3. Reliable Attendance.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Communication Skills.
6. Acceptance of Cultural Diversity.
7. Flexibility
8. Initiative
9. Integrity
10.Problem-solving Ability
11. Timeliness
12. Tact
13. Understanding of teamwork.
, List three ways that an EKG technician can show initiative in the workplace. correct answers
Employees who can recognize and complete tasks that need to be done are showing initiative.
Employers appreciate workers who are willing to seek out and perform work without waiting to
be asked.
-Examples:
1. Stocking
2. Straightening
3. Cleaning
Why is it important for an EKG technician to be culturally sensitive? correct answers Healthcare
workers must provide culturally sensitive care. Failure to be culturally sensitive may be
interpreted as prejudice (an unfavorable opinion of a person or group of people based on race,
religion, etc, that is without basis) and can result in legal action against the facility.
How can a student find out about requirements for certification testing? correct answers A school
or organization offers a training program designed to enable students to meet certain standards in
that healthcare field. The school, organization, or a state government agency may maintain a
registry that can be checked by potential employers to verify certification.
What is the function of the Joint Commission? correct answers The Joint Commission is a
nonprofit organization that elevates and do
What is the difference between objective and subjective patient information? Give three
examples of each. correct answers Objective - Signs
Subjective - Symptoms
List and describe two government agencies that are concerned with infection control and safety
in healthcare faciltiies. correct answers - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
List four types of PPE. correct answers 1. Gloves
2. Gowns
3. Masks
4. Goggles
5. Face Shield
List three types of Transmission-Based Precautions and give an example of a disease that is
spread by each type of transmission. correct answers 1. Airborne Precautions - used for patients
with diseases or suspected diseases that are spread through the air after a person coughs or
sneezes.
2. Droplet Precautions - used for patients with diseases or suspected diseases that are spread by
droplets when a person cough, sneezes, or is suctioned (suctioning is a process that removes
mucus and secretions from the lungs).
What is the difference between outpatient and inpatient treatment? correct answers Outpatient is
ambulatory care where medical care is given without the patient being admitted to a hospital.
Inpatient is acute care which where treatment is given when the patient is admitted to the
hospital.
What is another general name for a medical facility where a patient might receive outpatient
treatment? List three examples of these facilities in your area. correct answers Outpatient
Treatment Facilities (Ambulatory Care):
1. Doctor's Office
2. Urgent Care Center
3. Free-standing Emergency Department
4. Occupational Health Clinic
5. Primary Care Clinic
6. Cardiology Specialty Clinic
7. Outpatient Surgery Center
8. Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy Clinic
Why is scope of practice important to an EKG technician? correct answers Healthcare facilities
should have a detailed job description that includes the EKG technician's scope of practice,
outlining the duties he/she is expected and legally allowed to perform.
List and explain three types of history that are important to obtain from the patient. correct
answers 1. Past Medical History
2. Family History
3. Social History
What is the difference between soft skill sand hard skills? Give three examples of each. correct
answers Soft skills are the personal traits employees value often. Hard skills such as measuring
blood pressure.
-Examples of Soft Skills:
1. Acceptance of Constructive Feedback.
2. Care for personal appearance.
3. Reliable Attendance.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Communication Skills.
6. Acceptance of Cultural Diversity.
7. Flexibility
8. Initiative
9. Integrity
10.Problem-solving Ability
11. Timeliness
12. Tact
13. Understanding of teamwork.
, List three ways that an EKG technician can show initiative in the workplace. correct answers
Employees who can recognize and complete tasks that need to be done are showing initiative.
Employers appreciate workers who are willing to seek out and perform work without waiting to
be asked.
-Examples:
1. Stocking
2. Straightening
3. Cleaning
Why is it important for an EKG technician to be culturally sensitive? correct answers Healthcare
workers must provide culturally sensitive care. Failure to be culturally sensitive may be
interpreted as prejudice (an unfavorable opinion of a person or group of people based on race,
religion, etc, that is without basis) and can result in legal action against the facility.
How can a student find out about requirements for certification testing? correct answers A school
or organization offers a training program designed to enable students to meet certain standards in
that healthcare field. The school, organization, or a state government agency may maintain a
registry that can be checked by potential employers to verify certification.
What is the function of the Joint Commission? correct answers The Joint Commission is a
nonprofit organization that elevates and do
What is the difference between objective and subjective patient information? Give three
examples of each. correct answers Objective - Signs
Subjective - Symptoms
List and describe two government agencies that are concerned with infection control and safety
in healthcare faciltiies. correct answers - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
List four types of PPE. correct answers 1. Gloves
2. Gowns
3. Masks
4. Goggles
5. Face Shield
List three types of Transmission-Based Precautions and give an example of a disease that is
spread by each type of transmission. correct answers 1. Airborne Precautions - used for patients
with diseases or suspected diseases that are spread through the air after a person coughs or
sneezes.
2. Droplet Precautions - used for patients with diseases or suspected diseases that are spread by
droplets when a person cough, sneezes, or is suctioned (suctioning is a process that removes
mucus and secretions from the lungs).
