NHA NOW EKG TECHNICIAN PRACTICE TEST
(ACTUAL 2025)
An EKG technician should recognize that a PR interval that
spans four small boxes on the EKG paper has which of the
following durations?
a. 0.08 seconds
b. 0.12 seconds
c. 0.16 seconds
d. 0.2 seconds - <<<Answers>>>>c. 0.16 seconds
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for a standard 12-
lead EKG. Which three leads should the technician place at
the same horizontal level?
a. Leads V1, V2, and V3
b. Leads V2, V3, and V4
c. Leads V3. V4, and V5
d. Leads V4, V5, and V6 - <<<Answers>>>>d. Leads V4,
V5, and V6
In which of the following situations is it acceptable for an
EKG technician to share a patient's protected health
information?
a. An inquiry for training purposes for the quality assurance
office.
b. A discussion with the patient's provider in the cafeteria
, NHA NOW EKG TECHNICIAN PRACTICE TEST
(ACTUAL 2025)
c. A conversation with an EKG technician from a sister
facility
d. An unencrypted text message exchange with the patient's
provider - <<<Answers>>>>a. An inquiry for training
purposes for the quality assurance office.
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 precautions?
a. Wear an N-95 mask if there is a potential exposure to
blood.
b. Disinfect the EKG machine immediately prior to entering
the room.
c. Remove gloves before leaving the patient's room
d. Keep the door to the patient's room closed. -
<<<Answers>>>>c. Remove gloves before leaving the
patient's room
An EKG technician is caring for a patient who is admitted to
an inpatient facility for chest pain. Which of the following
actions should the technician take when performing a series of
EKG readings for this patient?
a. Replace the electrodes between each reading
b. Apply conductive gel to electrodes before application
c. Apply silver electrodes that can be checked daily
, NHA NOW EKG TECHNICIAN PRACTICE TEST
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d. Rotate electrode positioning daily to reduce skin irritation -
<<<Answers>>>>c. Apply silver electrodes that can be
checked daily
An EKG technician is speaking with a patient on the phone.
The patient is wearing a Holter monitor and reports severe
chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of the following
actions should the technician take?
a. Have someone call emergency services while remaining on
the call with the patient
b. Remind the patient to document the incident in the patient
diary.
c. Place the patient on hold and consult with the patient's
provider.
d. Tell the patient to hang up the phone and call emergency
services - <<<Answers>>>>a. Have someone call emergency
services while remaining on the call with the patient
When applying a Holter monitor, how many monitor leads are
placed on the patient?
a. Five
b. Six
c. 10
d. 12 - <<<Answers>>>>a. Five
, NHA NOW EKG TECHNICIAN PRACTICE TEST
(ACTUAL 2025)
Which of the following is the most effective technique for an
EKG technician to use to verify that a patient understands the
Holter monitor instructions?
a. Ask the patient if they understand the instructions
b. Have the patient repeat the instructions back
c. Watch the patient for signs of understanding
d. Have the patient complete a test about the instructions -
<<<Answers>>>>b. Have the patient repeat the instructions
back
For which of the following patients should an EKG technician
expect to see somatic interference on the EKG tracing?
a. A 60-year-old patient who is sweating profusely
b. A 20-year-old patient who is experiencing a seizure
c. A 10-year-old patient who is watching TV
d. A 30-year-old patient who is using a cell phone. -
<<<Answers>>>>b. A 20-year-old patient who is
experiencing a seizure
An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test for a
patient who exhibits ventricular fibrillation on the EKG
tracing. Which of the following actions should the technician
take first?
a. Determine if the patient is responsive
b. Check the patient for breathing
(ACTUAL 2025)
An EKG technician should recognize that a PR interval that
spans four small boxes on the EKG paper has which of the
following durations?
a. 0.08 seconds
b. 0.12 seconds
c. 0.16 seconds
d. 0.2 seconds - <<<Answers>>>>c. 0.16 seconds
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for a standard 12-
lead EKG. Which three leads should the technician place at
the same horizontal level?
a. Leads V1, V2, and V3
b. Leads V2, V3, and V4
c. Leads V3. V4, and V5
d. Leads V4, V5, and V6 - <<<Answers>>>>d. Leads V4,
V5, and V6
In which of the following situations is it acceptable for an
EKG technician to share a patient's protected health
information?
a. An inquiry for training purposes for the quality assurance
office.
b. A discussion with the patient's provider in the cafeteria
, NHA NOW EKG TECHNICIAN PRACTICE TEST
(ACTUAL 2025)
c. A conversation with an EKG technician from a sister
facility
d. An unencrypted text message exchange with the patient's
provider - <<<Answers>>>>a. An inquiry for training
purposes for the quality assurance office.
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 precautions?
a. Wear an N-95 mask if there is a potential exposure to
blood.
b. Disinfect the EKG machine immediately prior to entering
the room.
c. Remove gloves before leaving the patient's room
d. Keep the door to the patient's room closed. -
<<<Answers>>>>c. Remove gloves before leaving the
patient's room
An EKG technician is caring for a patient who is admitted to
an inpatient facility for chest pain. Which of the following
actions should the technician take when performing a series of
EKG readings for this patient?
a. Replace the electrodes between each reading
b. Apply conductive gel to electrodes before application
c. Apply silver electrodes that can be checked daily
, NHA NOW EKG TECHNICIAN PRACTICE TEST
(ACTUAL 2025)
d. Rotate electrode positioning daily to reduce skin irritation -
<<<Answers>>>>c. Apply silver electrodes that can be
checked daily
An EKG technician is speaking with a patient on the phone.
The patient is wearing a Holter monitor and reports severe
chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of the following
actions should the technician take?
a. Have someone call emergency services while remaining on
the call with the patient
b. Remind the patient to document the incident in the patient
diary.
c. Place the patient on hold and consult with the patient's
provider.
d. Tell the patient to hang up the phone and call emergency
services - <<<Answers>>>>a. Have someone call emergency
services while remaining on the call with the patient
When applying a Holter monitor, how many monitor leads are
placed on the patient?
a. Five
b. Six
c. 10
d. 12 - <<<Answers>>>>a. Five
, NHA NOW EKG TECHNICIAN PRACTICE TEST
(ACTUAL 2025)
Which of the following is the most effective technique for an
EKG technician to use to verify that a patient understands the
Holter monitor instructions?
a. Ask the patient if they understand the instructions
b. Have the patient repeat the instructions back
c. Watch the patient for signs of understanding
d. Have the patient complete a test about the instructions -
<<<Answers>>>>b. Have the patient repeat the instructions
back
For which of the following patients should an EKG technician
expect to see somatic interference on the EKG tracing?
a. A 60-year-old patient who is sweating profusely
b. A 20-year-old patient who is experiencing a seizure
c. A 10-year-old patient who is watching TV
d. A 30-year-old patient who is using a cell phone. -
<<<Answers>>>>b. A 20-year-old patient who is
experiencing a seizure
An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test for a
patient who exhibits ventricular fibrillation on the EKG
tracing. Which of the following actions should the technician
take first?
a. Determine if the patient is responsive
b. Check the patient for breathing
