NHA CET Certification Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions.

Which of the following arteries is the best location for an EKG technician to use to measure the heart rate for an adult patient following an exercise stress test? - ANSWER-radial An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test for a patient. For which of the following finding should the technician expect the provider to stop the test? - ANSWER-dizziness An EKG technician is performing a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient who is experiencing accelerated junctional rhythm. Which of the following speed settings should the technician use? - ANSWER-25 mm/second While performing a 5-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices that lead II and lead III are not yielding a reading. Which of the following limbs should the technician check to correct the error? - ANSWER-Left leg An EKG technician obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 88% from a patient. Which of the following terms should the technician use to describe the patient's condition? - ANSWER-hypoxemia A thin spike before the P wave indicates that a pacemaker has been implanted to pace which of the following? - ANSWER-atria An EKG technician is preparing to enter an inpatient room to perform a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following actions should the technician take for a patient who is prescribed contact precaution? - ANSWER-remove gloves before leaving the patient's room