NHA quiz review module 1 With Practical Exam Questions And Answers Solved.

which of the following health care professionals is responsible for communicating the results of cardiac stress test to the patient? - correct answer cardiologist An EKG technician is obtaining a health history from a patient. The patient tells the technician that they underwent coronary artery bypass grafting 2 years ago. In which of the following sections of the electronic medical record (EMR) should the technician input this information? - correct answer past medical history An EKG technician is observing a patient during a stress test. Which of the following findings is a sign of cardiovascular distress? - correct answer SaO2 82% Which of the following actions by an EKG technician is an example of adhering to the ethical principal of professional liability? - correct answer monitoring a patients condition during an exercise stress test which of the following types of stress tests use a gamma camera? - correct answer nuclear stress test an EKG technician is preparing to measure the heart rate of an adolescent patient. which of the following resting heart rates is within the expected reference range for this patient? - correct answer 80/min while preforming a standard 12-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices the patient has stopped breathing and has no pulse. which of the following actions should the technician take first? - correct answer call help and begin CPR An EKG technician is providing instructions to a patient who has an ambulatory monitor. which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the instructions? - correct answer "if a lead becomes detached, i will reattach it and write this down." which of the following actions should an EKG technician recognize as a technical safeguard for maintaining patient privacy? - correct answer using a person-specific password to access the electronic heath record an EKG technician is preparing to preform a standard 12-lead EKG for a 9-year-old child. which of the following actions should the technician take to reduce the child's anxiety? - correct answer allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure a technician receives a requisition for an EKG. which of the following patient information from the electronic health record (EHR) is necessary to complete the EKG as ordered? - correct answer Birthdate an EKG technician is interviewing a patient who states, "my chest has been hurting for the last 2 days." which of the following responses by the technician is an example of the active listening technique of restating? - correct answer "you have been having chest pain?" an EKG technician should recognize that which of the following statements is in compliance with HIPPA regulations? - correct answer the patients diagnosis is considered protected health information which of the following actions should an EKG technician take to identify a patient according to the joint commission guidelines? - correct answer ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth An EKG technician is collecting a blood pressure measurement from a healthy adult patient. the technician should recognize that which of the following blood pressure measurements is within the expected reference range for this patient? - correct answer 100/62 mm Hg an EKG technician is assisting a patient during a stress test. the patient develops nausea and vomits blood-tinged fluid. in which of the following locations should the technician place a cloth hand towel that is soiled by the vomit? - correct answer biohazard bag an EKG technician should recognize that which of the following is the most important action to take a break the chain of infection when preparing to preform an EKG procedure for a patient? - correct answer washing hands which of the following findings should an EKG technician expect for a patient who is experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise? - correct answer persistent chest discomfort an EKG technician is evaluating a patients understanding of a scheduled cardiac test. the patient states. "i will continue with my normal routine and record all my activities in a journal." the technician should recognize that this statement is true for which of the following cardiac tests? - correct answer holter monitor an EKG technician is instructing a patient about preparing for a stress test. which of the following instructions should the technician include? - correct answer "you should avoid taking beta-blockers on the day of the test."