Question 1
Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be consistent with bradycardia?
a. hyperventilation
b.BP 100/80
c. cold/clammy skin
d. pulse rate 140/min
CORRECT ANSWER
c. cold/clammy skin
Question 2
An EKG technician is prescription to perform an EKG tracing on an older adult patient who
is unconscious upon arrival at the emergency department. What action should the
technician take?
CORRECT ANSWER
assume implied consent because the patient's condition is considered critical
Question 3
what lead groups represent Einthoven's Triangle?
CORRECT ANSWER
Leads I, II, and III
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,Question 4
An EKG technician is performing a stress test for a patient. What EKG changes indicate that
the patient is beginning to show signs of myocardial ischemia?
CORRECT ANSWER
Depressed ST segment
Question 5
Which of the following conditions is characterized by ST segment depression and T wave
inversion?
a. early repolarization
b. elevated potassium
c. pericarditis
d. myocardial ischemia
CORRECT ANSWER
d. myocardial ischemia
Question 6
An EKG tech eliminates an EKG tracing artifact by plugging the machine into a different
wall outlet. What was the artifact caused by?
a. broken recording
b. somatic tremors
c. 60-cycle interference
d. both a and c
CORRECT ANSWER
d. both a and c
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,Question 7
An EKG technician in an outpatient facility is obtaining a patient's vital signs and is having
trouble visualizing the patient's chest movement. What actions should the technician take
to obtain an accurate respiratory rate for the patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
Place a hand on the middle of the patient's back to count the respirations
Question 8
An EKG tech should recognize what signs are often present when a patient is experiencing
ventricular tachycardia?
CORRECT ANSWER
Multiple premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) in a row
Question 9
What statement should an EKG tech make when preparing an 8-year-old patient for a
standard 12-lead EKG?
CORRECT ANSWER
"I am going to apply some stickers to your belly, arms, and legs for the test"
Question 10
What site is the most accurate for an EKG tech to use when measuring a patient's body
temperature?
CORRECT ANSWER
temporal
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, Question 11
An EKG tech is working with a patient who has a below-the-knee amputation on the left
leg. What location should the tech place the right leg electrode?
CORRECT ANSWER
on the lower right abdomen (leads have to be level)
Question 12
After completing a standard 12-lead EKG on a patient, what actions should an EKG tech
take next?
CORRECT ANSWER
check that the tracing is free from artifacts and then disconnect the patient from the
machine
Question 13
In what locations should an EKG tech place the electrodes for leads V7, V8, and V9?
CORRECT ANSWER
Evenly spaced on the back between the axillary line and the vertebral column at the 5th
intercostal space
Question 14
A thin spike before the P wave indicates that a pacemaker has been implanted to pace to
what?
CORRECT ANSWER
atria
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Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be consistent with bradycardia?
a. hyperventilation
b.BP 100/80
c. cold/clammy skin
d. pulse rate 140/min
CORRECT ANSWER
c. cold/clammy skin
Question 2
An EKG technician is prescription to perform an EKG tracing on an older adult patient who
is unconscious upon arrival at the emergency department. What action should the
technician take?
CORRECT ANSWER
assume implied consent because the patient's condition is considered critical
Question 3
what lead groups represent Einthoven's Triangle?
CORRECT ANSWER
Leads I, II, and III
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,Question 4
An EKG technician is performing a stress test for a patient. What EKG changes indicate that
the patient is beginning to show signs of myocardial ischemia?
CORRECT ANSWER
Depressed ST segment
Question 5
Which of the following conditions is characterized by ST segment depression and T wave
inversion?
a. early repolarization
b. elevated potassium
c. pericarditis
d. myocardial ischemia
CORRECT ANSWER
d. myocardial ischemia
Question 6
An EKG tech eliminates an EKG tracing artifact by plugging the machine into a different
wall outlet. What was the artifact caused by?
a. broken recording
b. somatic tremors
c. 60-cycle interference
d. both a and c
CORRECT ANSWER
d. both a and c
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,Question 7
An EKG technician in an outpatient facility is obtaining a patient's vital signs and is having
trouble visualizing the patient's chest movement. What actions should the technician take
to obtain an accurate respiratory rate for the patient?
CORRECT ANSWER
Place a hand on the middle of the patient's back to count the respirations
Question 8
An EKG tech should recognize what signs are often present when a patient is experiencing
ventricular tachycardia?
CORRECT ANSWER
Multiple premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) in a row
Question 9
What statement should an EKG tech make when preparing an 8-year-old patient for a
standard 12-lead EKG?
CORRECT ANSWER
"I am going to apply some stickers to your belly, arms, and legs for the test"
Question 10
What site is the most accurate for an EKG tech to use when measuring a patient's body
temperature?
CORRECT ANSWER
temporal
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, Question 11
An EKG tech is working with a patient who has a below-the-knee amputation on the left
leg. What location should the tech place the right leg electrode?
CORRECT ANSWER
on the lower right abdomen (leads have to be level)
Question 12
After completing a standard 12-lead EKG on a patient, what actions should an EKG tech
take next?
CORRECT ANSWER
check that the tracing is free from artifacts and then disconnect the patient from the
machine
Question 13
In what locations should an EKG tech place the electrodes for leads V7, V8, and V9?
CORRECT ANSWER
Evenly spaced on the back between the axillary line and the vertebral column at the 5th
intercostal space
Question 14
A thin spike before the P wave indicates that a pacemaker has been implanted to pace to
what?
CORRECT ANSWER
atria
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