EKG TECHNICIAN |VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|LATEST 2026/2027
HIPAA Regulations - ANSWER✔ Protect Health info?(can only share with other members of pt.
Healthcare team and with government agencies if public health is threatened), no family unless you
have permission, pt. Can request a copy of record (within 30 days), and EKG tech may not give results of
EKG.
Safeguards to ensure confidentiality - ANSWER✔ Administrative safeguards - anything your
administer decides to use at your facility.(timed log outs, confidentiality heading on emails)
Physical safeguards - physical barriers used to protect confidentiality (locked file cabinets, privacy
screen, secured areas)
Technical safeguards - IT settings that protect confidentiality. (Passwords, encryption)
Consent - ANSWER✔ Must have consent before any procedure performed. Pt. Gives implied consent
if they show up for the EKG and puts the gown on and gets on the table.
Infection control - ANSWER✔ Hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
infection or pathogens.
OSHA - ANSWER✔ Sets standards to follow to prevent infection (protects workers)
Sanitization - ANSWER✔ First is the first step in ensuring equipment is as clean as possible. Use on
EKG leads and table
Autoclave - ANSWER✔ A machine that uses pressurized steam to sterlize and heat to kill all
pathogens.
Waste - ANSWER✔ All infectious material should be placed in biohazard container.
All sharps should be placed in a puncture proof container.
ANSWERS|GRADED A+|LATEST 2026/2027
HIPAA Regulations - ANSWER✔ Protect Health info?(can only share with other members of pt.
Healthcare team and with government agencies if public health is threatened), no family unless you
have permission, pt. Can request a copy of record (within 30 days), and EKG tech may not give results of
EKG.
Safeguards to ensure confidentiality - ANSWER✔ Administrative safeguards - anything your
administer decides to use at your facility.(timed log outs, confidentiality heading on emails)
Physical safeguards - physical barriers used to protect confidentiality (locked file cabinets, privacy
screen, secured areas)
Technical safeguards - IT settings that protect confidentiality. (Passwords, encryption)
Consent - ANSWER✔ Must have consent before any procedure performed. Pt. Gives implied consent
if they show up for the EKG and puts the gown on and gets on the table.
Infection control - ANSWER✔ Hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
infection or pathogens.
OSHA - ANSWER✔ Sets standards to follow to prevent infection (protects workers)
Sanitization - ANSWER✔ First is the first step in ensuring equipment is as clean as possible. Use on
EKG leads and table
Autoclave - ANSWER✔ A machine that uses pressurized steam to sterlize and heat to kill all
pathogens.
Waste - ANSWER✔ All infectious material should be placed in biohazard container.
All sharps should be placed in a puncture proof container.
