Question 1
Which of the following waves on an EKG tracing relates to electrical activity in the atria?
(A) The Q wave
(B) The T wave
(C) The P wave
(D) The R wave
CORRECT ANSWER
(C) The P wave
Question 2
Which of these questions is an appropriate way of checking one patient identifier before
performing an EKG test?
(A) "Is your name George Disher?"
(B) "What is your last name, George?"
(C) "Can you please state your first and last names?"
(D) "Are your initials G.D.?"
CORRECT ANSWER
(C) "Can you please state your first and last names?"
Question 3
Widened QRS complexes on an EKG tracing are signs of
1
@THE STUDY VAULT
,(A) Myocardial infarction
(B) A ventricular dysrhythmia
(C) An atrial dysrhythmia
(D) Hypertension
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) A ventricular dysrhythmia
Question 4
A patient is nearing the target heart rate during an exercise stress test when he becomes
diaphoretic and complains of intense chest pain. Which response from the EKG technician
is best?
(A) Stop the test and alert the doctor immediately.
(B) Tell the patient to hold on just a bit longer since hitting the target heart rate will provide
better information about why he's experiencing chest pain.
(C) Stop the test and begin CPR immediately.
(D) Continue the test while administering oxygen.
CORRECT ANSWER
(A) Stop the test and alert the doctor immediately.
Question 5
The rhythm shown in this tracing is known as
(A) Sinus arrest
(B) Sinus bradycardia
(C) Normal sinus rhythm
(D) Sinus arrhythmia
CORRECT ANSWER
2
@THE STUDY VAULT
,(B) Sinus bradycardia
Question 6
Under which of the following circumstances can an EKG technician discuss the details of a
patient's EKG or treatment? (Choose two correct answers.)
(A) When a patient asks the technician for an interpretation of the EKG right after it is
performed.
(B) When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's chart to the
cardiologist who ordered the test.
(C) When a colleague asks for information about a relative's health.(D) When the patient's
insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and conducted.
(E) When the patient's employer calls to ask if he is fit to continue working.
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's chart to the
cardiologist who ordered the test.
(D) When the patient's insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and
conducted.
Question 7
Which of these sentences demonstrates patient understanding of directions for Holter
monitoring?
(A) "I will call the office each time I experience symptoms."
(B) "I will cover the electrodes, lead wires, and monitor with plastic when I swim or shower."
(C) "I will change the electrodes every 12 hours."
(D) "I will make a note in the diary when I exercise."
CORRECT ANSWER
(D) "I will make a note in the diary when I exercise."
3
@THE STUDY VAULT
, Question 8
This patient would require no changes to positioning or electrode placement:
(A) An elderly man with orthopnea
(B) A 35-year-old woman who is 20 weeks pregnant
(C) An 8-year-old child
(D) A 40-year-old man with a full cast on his right leg
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) A 35-year-old woman who is 20 weeks pregnant
Question 9
What would be the best method for calculating the rate shown in the strip above?
(A) Small block method
(B) 300 method
(C) Six-second method
(D) 1500 method
CORRECT ANSWER
(C) Six-second method
Question 10
Which of these electrodes is not involved in creating Einthoven's triangle?
(A) Right arm
(B) Left arm
(C) Right leg
(D) Left leg
4
@THE STUDY VAULT
Which of the following waves on an EKG tracing relates to electrical activity in the atria?
(A) The Q wave
(B) The T wave
(C) The P wave
(D) The R wave
CORRECT ANSWER
(C) The P wave
Question 2
Which of these questions is an appropriate way of checking one patient identifier before
performing an EKG test?
(A) "Is your name George Disher?"
(B) "What is your last name, George?"
(C) "Can you please state your first and last names?"
(D) "Are your initials G.D.?"
CORRECT ANSWER
(C) "Can you please state your first and last names?"
Question 3
Widened QRS complexes on an EKG tracing are signs of
1
@THE STUDY VAULT
,(A) Myocardial infarction
(B) A ventricular dysrhythmia
(C) An atrial dysrhythmia
(D) Hypertension
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) A ventricular dysrhythmia
Question 4
A patient is nearing the target heart rate during an exercise stress test when he becomes
diaphoretic and complains of intense chest pain. Which response from the EKG technician
is best?
(A) Stop the test and alert the doctor immediately.
(B) Tell the patient to hold on just a bit longer since hitting the target heart rate will provide
better information about why he's experiencing chest pain.
(C) Stop the test and begin CPR immediately.
(D) Continue the test while administering oxygen.
CORRECT ANSWER
(A) Stop the test and alert the doctor immediately.
Question 5
The rhythm shown in this tracing is known as
(A) Sinus arrest
(B) Sinus bradycardia
(C) Normal sinus rhythm
(D) Sinus arrhythmia
CORRECT ANSWER
2
@THE STUDY VAULT
,(B) Sinus bradycardia
Question 6
Under which of the following circumstances can an EKG technician discuss the details of a
patient's EKG or treatment? (Choose two correct answers.)
(A) When a patient asks the technician for an interpretation of the EKG right after it is
performed.
(B) When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's chart to the
cardiologist who ordered the test.
(C) When a colleague asks for information about a relative's health.(D) When the patient's
insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and conducted.
(E) When the patient's employer calls to ask if he is fit to continue working.
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's chart to the
cardiologist who ordered the test.
(D) When the patient's insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and
conducted.
Question 7
Which of these sentences demonstrates patient understanding of directions for Holter
monitoring?
(A) "I will call the office each time I experience symptoms."
(B) "I will cover the electrodes, lead wires, and monitor with plastic when I swim or shower."
(C) "I will change the electrodes every 12 hours."
(D) "I will make a note in the diary when I exercise."
CORRECT ANSWER
(D) "I will make a note in the diary when I exercise."
3
@THE STUDY VAULT
, Question 8
This patient would require no changes to positioning or electrode placement:
(A) An elderly man with orthopnea
(B) A 35-year-old woman who is 20 weeks pregnant
(C) An 8-year-old child
(D) A 40-year-old man with a full cast on his right leg
CORRECT ANSWER
(B) A 35-year-old woman who is 20 weeks pregnant
Question 9
What would be the best method for calculating the rate shown in the strip above?
(A) Small block method
(B) 300 method
(C) Six-second method
(D) 1500 method
CORRECT ANSWER
(C) Six-second method
Question 10
Which of these electrodes is not involved in creating Einthoven's triangle?
(A) Right arm
(B) Left arm
(C) Right leg
(D) Left leg
4
@THE STUDY VAULT
