CRAT EXAM CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TESTED QUESTIONS FULL SOLUTION GUIDE
Question:
be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities
during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report
abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate
tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with angioplasty.
Answer:
A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the
recording process. 2. Monitor technicians record an ECG tracing and place it into the patient record,
but they must perform which of the following? A. Assist the physician with angioplasty. B. Perform
an ultrasound of blood vessels. C. Prepare an ECG report. D. Evaluate the tracing and recognize
abnormal rhythms. -✓✓D. Evaluate the tracing and recognize abnormal rhythms. 3. Which of the
following employees assists the physician with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests such as
angioplasty, heart surgery, or implantation of artificial pacemakers? A. ECG technician B.
Cardiovascular technologist C. Medical assistant D. Monitor technician -✓✓B. Cardiovascular
technologist 4. Which of the following is considered an unethical act but is not necessarily illegal?
A. Reporting blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly, resulting in a heart attach to the
patient. B. Taking a break when you are required to be viewing multiple patient's heart rhythms. C.
Deciding to keep a $10 bill you find on the patient's bedside table. D. Keeping the door open to the
patient's room when you expose his or her body to perform an ECG. -✓✓D. Keeping the door open
to the patient's room when you expose his or her body to perform an ECG. 5. Which of these is the
responsibility of an ECG technician? A. Evaluating electrical tracings on a monitor. B. Recording
the ECG and preparing the report for the physician. C. Assisting with invasive procedures. D.
Evaluating the rhythm. -✓✓B. Recording the ECG and preparing the report for the physician. 6.
Which of the following BEST describes the universal and standards precautions? A. Universal
precautions are practiced on patients in isolation and standard precautions are practiced on all
patients. B. Universal precautions are practiced on all patients with or without an identified infection
and stand precautions are only practiced on isolated patients. C. Universal precautions and standard
precautions are the same. D. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body
substance isolation. - ✓✓D. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body
substance isolation. 7. What type of ECG procedure is being performed? - Patient is laying down
with leads placed on him while the technician records. A. Telemetry monitoring B. Treadmill ECG
stress test C. Transtelephonic ECG monitoring D. 12-lead ECG -✓✓D. 12-lead ECG 8. A photo
features the first ECG machine, which weighed about 600 lbs and took 6 people to operate. Which
scientist won the Nobel prize for this invention? A. Augusta D. Waller B. Wilhelm Einthoven C. Sir
,Thomas Lewis D. James B. Herrick -✓✓B. Wilhelm Einthoven 9. Which of the following ECG
procedures is almost ALWAYS performed in a hospital or in-patient facility? A. Continuous
Monitoring B. Ambulatory monitoring C. Treadmill stress test D. Transtelephonic monitoring
-✓✓A. Continuous Monitoring 10. Which of the following is preformed as a routine procedure or
during an emergency in the hospital setting? A. Treadmill stress test B. 12-lead ECG C. Ambulatory
monitoring D. Telemetry monitoring -✓✓B. 12-lead ECG 11. Based on the American Heart
Association's recommendations for reduction or prevention of heart disease and stroke, which
patient has done the most to reduce his risk? A. Paul Thomas stopped smoking 15 years ago and has
maintained a healthy weight by exercising at least 30 minutes every day and eating a well-balanced
diet. B. James Jones has never smoked, he has a sedentary job that has him in the office 6 days a
week. Because his work schedule, he gets almost no exercise and east fast food frequently. C.
Carlton Castle stopped smoking last week, but has not increased his physical activity because he
becomes short of breath easily. He lives alone and tends to snack rather than eat regular meals. D.
Jack Zeus walks every day and east a fairly well-balanced diet. He has reduced his smoking from
one pack per day to a half-pack of low tar cigarettes per day. -✓✓A. Paul Thomas stopped smoking
15 years ago and has maintained a healthy weight by exercising at least 30 minutes every day and
eating a well-balanced diet. 12. Which of the following enables lay rescuers to help a person in
sudden cardiac arrest? A. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) B. Holter monitor C. ECG
monitor with defibrillator D. Transtelephonic monitoring -✓✓A. Automatic External Defibrillator
(AED) 13. Document clear and complete information to provide continuity of care and protect
yourself legally. Which is NOT proper documentation in the patient's medical record? A. The ECG
was performed at 10:00am and Mr. Smith tolerated the procedure well. B. Mr. Janes complained of
check pain during the ECG. Dr. Jackson was notified. C. I did not perform the ECG because Mr.
Harris is an old drunk and is nasty and dirty. D. The ECG was ordered because Mr. Henderson
complained of shortness of breath and check pain. -✓✓C. I did not perform the ECG because Mr.
Harris is an old drunk and is nasty and dirty. 14. The ECG tracing provides critical information
about the patient and misdiagnosis could result if the tracing is: A. Too long B. Inaccurate C. Filed
in the correct patient record D. Ordered to be run STAT -✓✓B. Inaccurate 15. Which of the
following is an unethical act that is also illegal? A. Acting unprofessionally and being disrespectful
towards a patient or co-worker. B. Reporting the blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly
and resulting in a myocardial infarction to the patient. C. Exposing the patient's body when
preforming any procedure? D. Skipping a mandatory continuing education class. -✓✓B. Reporting
the blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly and resulting in a myocardial infarction to the
patient. 16. You perform an ECG on a patient in contact isolation. You removed the gloves and
gown when you left the room. What other actions should you take? A. No other actions are needed.
B. You should wash your hands. C. Wash your hands and decontaminate your ECG machine. D.
Wash your hands and put on a clean gown and gloves. -✓✓C. Wash your hands and decontaminate
your ECG machine. 17. Of the following health care employees, which is LEAST likely to perform
a 12-lead ECG? A. Respiratory therapist B. Physician C. Physical therapist D. Specially trained
nursing assistant -✓✓C. Physical therapist 18. Which of the following is NOT a reason for
performing an ECG? A. To diagnose changed in the heart rhythm. B. To monitor people with heart
conditions. C. To check for problems with the flow of blood through the heart. D. To evaluate the
, effectiveness of cardiac medications. -✓✓C. To check for problems with the flow of blood through
the heart. 19. What is the best source of information regarding the specific type of ECG machine
you are using? A. Your supervisor B. Manufacturer's directions C. Your co-worker D. The
procedure manual -✓✓B. Manufacturer's directions 20. Identify AED in pictures. -✓✓D 21.
Telemedicine monitoring is generally used to evaluate which of the following? A. ECG tracing over
a 24-48 hour period of normal activity. B. Artificial pacemaker functioning C. Heart rhythm during
a Code Blue emergency D. Heart rhythm during exercise -✓✓B. Artificial pacemaker functioning
22. Which type of test is being performed? - Patient is walking on a treadmill while an ECG is being
performed. A. Telemetry monitoring B. Holter monitoring C. Treadmill stress test D. 12-lead ECG
-✓✓C. Treadmill stress test 23. What can you do to make the ECG a positive experience for the
anxious patient? A. There is nothing you can do if the patient is anxious B. Clearly explain the
procedure and answer the patient's questions. C. Instruct the patient to discuss the procedure with
their physician. D. Have the nurse tell the patient to cooperate. -✓✓B. Clearly explain the procedure
and answer the patient's questions. 24. An abnormal rhythm such as ventricular fibrillation is a
medical emergency that needs immediate treatment. In addition to administration of CPR and
cardiac medications, the patient will require the use of the: A. Holter monitor B. 12-lead ECG C.
Telemetry monitoring D. Defibrillator -✓✓D. Defibrillator 25. Which might you be required to
perform a "STAT" ECG? A. During telemetry monitoring B. Early in the morning before surgery C.
During a code red emergency D. When a patient has check pain or changes in their cardiac rhythm
-✓✓D. When a patient has check pain or changes in their cardiac rhythm 26. When should you wash
your hands? A. Between patient contacts B. Before putting on gloves but not between patients C.
After removing gloves but not between patients D. After removing gloves but not before putting
them on -✓✓A. Between patient contacts 27. ECG are obtained in many locations. At what type of
facility is the ECG procedure in this photo being performed? - Patient in hospital gown on a bed. A.
Doctor's office B. Patient's home C. Acute care hospital D. Emergency vehicle -✓✓C. Acute care
hospital 28. At what age should an individual begin to have an ECG done as part of a complete
physical? A. 35 B. 40 C. 65 D. 50 -✓✓B. 40 29. Which statement below is correct? A. Unethical
acts are always illegal, but illegal acts are not always unethical. B. Illegal acts are always unethical,
but unethical acts are not always illegal. C. Illegal acts are always unethical, but ethical acts are
always illegal. D. Illegal acts are always unethical, but unethical acts are not always illegal. -✓✓D.
Illegal acts are always unethical, but unethical acts are not always illegal. 30. What type of ECG
monitoring system is attached to the patient in this photo in what type of facility is it most
commonly applied and removed? - Patient has electrodes placed with the device hooked to their
pants. A. Treadmill test monitor; in a medical office B. Holter (ambulatory) monitor; in medical
office or out-patient setting C. Telemetry monitor; in medical office D. Holter (ambulatory)
monitor; in a hospital -✓✓B. Holter (ambulatory) monitor; in medical office or out-patient setting
31. The study of electrical activity of the heart is known as: A. Electrocardiologist B. Cardiology C.
Electrocardiogram D. Electrocardiology -✓✓D. Electrocardiology 32. Telemedicine enables
physicians to see ECG tracings from patients who live in remote areas via the machine pictured
here. What type of monitor is this? - Patient is in an in-home setting with the monitor being hooked
up to a landline. A. Telemetry monitor B. 12-lead ECG monitor C. Transtelephonic monitor D.
Holter monitor -✓✓C. Transtelephonic monitor 33. What is the single most important procedure to
Question:
be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities
during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report
abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate
tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with angioplasty.
Answer:
A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the
recording process. 2. Monitor technicians record an ECG tracing and place it into the patient record,
but they must perform which of the following? A. Assist the physician with angioplasty. B. Perform
an ultrasound of blood vessels. C. Prepare an ECG report. D. Evaluate the tracing and recognize
abnormal rhythms. -✓✓D. Evaluate the tracing and recognize abnormal rhythms. 3. Which of the
following employees assists the physician with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests such as
angioplasty, heart surgery, or implantation of artificial pacemakers? A. ECG technician B.
Cardiovascular technologist C. Medical assistant D. Monitor technician -✓✓B. Cardiovascular
technologist 4. Which of the following is considered an unethical act but is not necessarily illegal?
A. Reporting blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly, resulting in a heart attach to the
patient. B. Taking a break when you are required to be viewing multiple patient's heart rhythms. C.
Deciding to keep a $10 bill you find on the patient's bedside table. D. Keeping the door open to the
patient's room when you expose his or her body to perform an ECG. -✓✓D. Keeping the door open
to the patient's room when you expose his or her body to perform an ECG. 5. Which of these is the
responsibility of an ECG technician? A. Evaluating electrical tracings on a monitor. B. Recording
the ECG and preparing the report for the physician. C. Assisting with invasive procedures. D.
Evaluating the rhythm. -✓✓B. Recording the ECG and preparing the report for the physician. 6.
Which of the following BEST describes the universal and standards precautions? A. Universal
precautions are practiced on patients in isolation and standard precautions are practiced on all
patients. B. Universal precautions are practiced on all patients with or without an identified infection
and stand precautions are only practiced on isolated patients. C. Universal precautions and standard
precautions are the same. D. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body
substance isolation. - ✓✓D. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body
substance isolation. 7. What type of ECG procedure is being performed? - Patient is laying down
with leads placed on him while the technician records. A. Telemetry monitoring B. Treadmill ECG
stress test C. Transtelephonic ECG monitoring D. 12-lead ECG -✓✓D. 12-lead ECG 8. A photo
features the first ECG machine, which weighed about 600 lbs and took 6 people to operate. Which
scientist won the Nobel prize for this invention? A. Augusta D. Waller B. Wilhelm Einthoven C. Sir
,Thomas Lewis D. James B. Herrick -✓✓B. Wilhelm Einthoven 9. Which of the following ECG
procedures is almost ALWAYS performed in a hospital or in-patient facility? A. Continuous
Monitoring B. Ambulatory monitoring C. Treadmill stress test D. Transtelephonic monitoring
-✓✓A. Continuous Monitoring 10. Which of the following is preformed as a routine procedure or
during an emergency in the hospital setting? A. Treadmill stress test B. 12-lead ECG C. Ambulatory
monitoring D. Telemetry monitoring -✓✓B. 12-lead ECG 11. Based on the American Heart
Association's recommendations for reduction or prevention of heart disease and stroke, which
patient has done the most to reduce his risk? A. Paul Thomas stopped smoking 15 years ago and has
maintained a healthy weight by exercising at least 30 minutes every day and eating a well-balanced
diet. B. James Jones has never smoked, he has a sedentary job that has him in the office 6 days a
week. Because his work schedule, he gets almost no exercise and east fast food frequently. C.
Carlton Castle stopped smoking last week, but has not increased his physical activity because he
becomes short of breath easily. He lives alone and tends to snack rather than eat regular meals. D.
Jack Zeus walks every day and east a fairly well-balanced diet. He has reduced his smoking from
one pack per day to a half-pack of low tar cigarettes per day. -✓✓A. Paul Thomas stopped smoking
15 years ago and has maintained a healthy weight by exercising at least 30 minutes every day and
eating a well-balanced diet. 12. Which of the following enables lay rescuers to help a person in
sudden cardiac arrest? A. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) B. Holter monitor C. ECG
monitor with defibrillator D. Transtelephonic monitoring -✓✓A. Automatic External Defibrillator
(AED) 13. Document clear and complete information to provide continuity of care and protect
yourself legally. Which is NOT proper documentation in the patient's medical record? A. The ECG
was performed at 10:00am and Mr. Smith tolerated the procedure well. B. Mr. Janes complained of
check pain during the ECG. Dr. Jackson was notified. C. I did not perform the ECG because Mr.
Harris is an old drunk and is nasty and dirty. D. The ECG was ordered because Mr. Henderson
complained of shortness of breath and check pain. -✓✓C. I did not perform the ECG because Mr.
Harris is an old drunk and is nasty and dirty. 14. The ECG tracing provides critical information
about the patient and misdiagnosis could result if the tracing is: A. Too long B. Inaccurate C. Filed
in the correct patient record D. Ordered to be run STAT -✓✓B. Inaccurate 15. Which of the
following is an unethical act that is also illegal? A. Acting unprofessionally and being disrespectful
towards a patient or co-worker. B. Reporting the blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly
and resulting in a myocardial infarction to the patient. C. Exposing the patient's body when
preforming any procedure? D. Skipping a mandatory continuing education class. -✓✓B. Reporting
the blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly and resulting in a myocardial infarction to the
patient. 16. You perform an ECG on a patient in contact isolation. You removed the gloves and
gown when you left the room. What other actions should you take? A. No other actions are needed.
B. You should wash your hands. C. Wash your hands and decontaminate your ECG machine. D.
Wash your hands and put on a clean gown and gloves. -✓✓C. Wash your hands and decontaminate
your ECG machine. 17. Of the following health care employees, which is LEAST likely to perform
a 12-lead ECG? A. Respiratory therapist B. Physician C. Physical therapist D. Specially trained
nursing assistant -✓✓C. Physical therapist 18. Which of the following is NOT a reason for
performing an ECG? A. To diagnose changed in the heart rhythm. B. To monitor people with heart
conditions. C. To check for problems with the flow of blood through the heart. D. To evaluate the
, effectiveness of cardiac medications. -✓✓C. To check for problems with the flow of blood through
the heart. 19. What is the best source of information regarding the specific type of ECG machine
you are using? A. Your supervisor B. Manufacturer's directions C. Your co-worker D. The
procedure manual -✓✓B. Manufacturer's directions 20. Identify AED in pictures. -✓✓D 21.
Telemedicine monitoring is generally used to evaluate which of the following? A. ECG tracing over
a 24-48 hour period of normal activity. B. Artificial pacemaker functioning C. Heart rhythm during
a Code Blue emergency D. Heart rhythm during exercise -✓✓B. Artificial pacemaker functioning
22. Which type of test is being performed? - Patient is walking on a treadmill while an ECG is being
performed. A. Telemetry monitoring B. Holter monitoring C. Treadmill stress test D. 12-lead ECG
-✓✓C. Treadmill stress test 23. What can you do to make the ECG a positive experience for the
anxious patient? A. There is nothing you can do if the patient is anxious B. Clearly explain the
procedure and answer the patient's questions. C. Instruct the patient to discuss the procedure with
their physician. D. Have the nurse tell the patient to cooperate. -✓✓B. Clearly explain the procedure
and answer the patient's questions. 24. An abnormal rhythm such as ventricular fibrillation is a
medical emergency that needs immediate treatment. In addition to administration of CPR and
cardiac medications, the patient will require the use of the: A. Holter monitor B. 12-lead ECG C.
Telemetry monitoring D. Defibrillator -✓✓D. Defibrillator 25. Which might you be required to
perform a "STAT" ECG? A. During telemetry monitoring B. Early in the morning before surgery C.
During a code red emergency D. When a patient has check pain or changes in their cardiac rhythm
-✓✓D. When a patient has check pain or changes in their cardiac rhythm 26. When should you wash
your hands? A. Between patient contacts B. Before putting on gloves but not between patients C.
After removing gloves but not between patients D. After removing gloves but not before putting
them on -✓✓A. Between patient contacts 27. ECG are obtained in many locations. At what type of
facility is the ECG procedure in this photo being performed? - Patient in hospital gown on a bed. A.
Doctor's office B. Patient's home C. Acute care hospital D. Emergency vehicle -✓✓C. Acute care
hospital 28. At what age should an individual begin to have an ECG done as part of a complete
physical? A. 35 B. 40 C. 65 D. 50 -✓✓B. 40 29. Which statement below is correct? A. Unethical
acts are always illegal, but illegal acts are not always unethical. B. Illegal acts are always unethical,
but unethical acts are not always illegal. C. Illegal acts are always unethical, but ethical acts are
always illegal. D. Illegal acts are always unethical, but unethical acts are not always illegal. -✓✓D.
Illegal acts are always unethical, but unethical acts are not always illegal. 30. What type of ECG
monitoring system is attached to the patient in this photo in what type of facility is it most
commonly applied and removed? - Patient has electrodes placed with the device hooked to their
pants. A. Treadmill test monitor; in a medical office B. Holter (ambulatory) monitor; in medical
office or out-patient setting C. Telemetry monitor; in medical office D. Holter (ambulatory)
monitor; in a hospital -✓✓B. Holter (ambulatory) monitor; in medical office or out-patient setting
31. The study of electrical activity of the heart is known as: A. Electrocardiologist B. Cardiology C.
Electrocardiogram D. Electrocardiology -✓✓D. Electrocardiology 32. Telemedicine enables
physicians to see ECG tracings from patients who live in remote areas via the machine pictured
here. What type of monitor is this? - Patient is in an in-home setting with the monitor being hooked
up to a landline. A. Telemetry monitor B. 12-lead ECG monitor C. Transtelephonic monitor D.
Holter monitor -✓✓C. Transtelephonic monitor 33. What is the single most important procedure to
