NHA Module 2 Quiz and answer rated A+
2023
Which of the following leads is located at the intersection of the midclavicular line and the 5th intercostal space for a standard 12 lead EKG? - correct answer lead V4
An EKG technician applies a pulse oximetry device to a patient who is undergoing a stress test. The pulse oximetry device provides information about which of the following test parameters? - correct answer oxygen saturation
AN EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes and leads for a patient who has a prescription for a Holter Monitor. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - correct answer apply tape to lead wires
An EKG technician is preparing a patient who has Parkinson's disease for an EKG. Which of the following actions should the technician take to reduce artifacts associated with tremors caused by Parkinson's? - correct answer have the patient place their hands palm down under their buttocks
Following best practices, how often should an EKG technician disinfect lead wires and clips? - correct answer after each use
An EKG technician should recognize that which of the following changes to the setting of the EKG will double the height of the tracing it produces? - correct answer 20 mm/mV
Which of the following is a continuous type of monitoring in the inpatient setting? - correct answer telemetry monitoring
An EKG technician notes that the tracing on an EKG is drifting away from the center of the paper. The technician should recognize this as an example of which of the following artifacts? - correct answer wandering baseline
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12 lead EKG. In which of the following location should the technician place the electrode for lead V1? - correct answer fourth intercostal space at the right of the sternal border
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes prior to performing an EKG. Which of the following is a recommended method of removing oil and dirt from the patient's skin prior to electrode placement? - correct answer use alcohol wipes
An EKG technician is reviewing an EKG tracing and and notices that the calibration mark measures 10 mm high and 10 mm wide. The technician should expect to find that the machine is using which setting? - correct answer 50 mm/second
2023
Which of the following leads is located at the intersection of the midclavicular line and the 5th intercostal space for a standard 12 lead EKG? - correct answer lead V4
An EKG technician applies a pulse oximetry device to a patient who is undergoing a stress test. The pulse oximetry device provides information about which of the following test parameters? - correct answer oxygen saturation
AN EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes and leads for a patient who has a prescription for a Holter Monitor. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - correct answer apply tape to lead wires
An EKG technician is preparing a patient who has Parkinson's disease for an EKG. Which of the following actions should the technician take to reduce artifacts associated with tremors caused by Parkinson's? - correct answer have the patient place their hands palm down under their buttocks
Following best practices, how often should an EKG technician disinfect lead wires and clips? - correct answer after each use
An EKG technician should recognize that which of the following changes to the setting of the EKG will double the height of the tracing it produces? - correct answer 20 mm/mV
Which of the following is a continuous type of monitoring in the inpatient setting? - correct answer telemetry monitoring
An EKG technician notes that the tracing on an EKG is drifting away from the center of the paper. The technician should recognize this as an example of which of the following artifacts? - correct answer wandering baseline
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12 lead EKG. In which of the following location should the technician place the electrode for lead V1? - correct answer fourth intercostal space at the right of the sternal border
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes prior to performing an EKG. Which of the following is a recommended method of removing oil and dirt from the patient's skin prior to electrode placement? - correct answer use alcohol wipes
An EKG technician is reviewing an EKG tracing and and notices that the calibration mark measures 10 mm high and 10 mm wide. The technician should expect to find that the machine is using which setting? - correct answer 50 mm/second
