PCT EKG QUIZ EXAM
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Somatic tremor ( correct answers ) A patient care technician should
identify that which of the following artifacts is present in the tracing
below?
25 mm/sec ( correct answers ) A patient care technician should identify
that which of the following is the standard paper speed for a 12-lead
EKG?
At the anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level as V4 ( correct
answers ) In which of the following locations should a patient care
technician place the VS lead?
Sinoatrial node (SA node) ( correct answers ) A patient care technician
is caring for a patient who is experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise.
The technician should identify that which of the following structures of the
cardiac conduction system initiates the heartbeat?
Report the rhythm to the nurse. ( correct answers ) A patient care
technician identifies P waves are present, but there are missing QRS
complexes on a patient's EKG tracing. Which of the following actions
should the technician take first?
"You should empty your bladder prior to the test." ( correct answers ) A
patient care technician is providing instructions to a patient who is about
to undergo an EKG. Which of the following statements should the
technician make?
Calibration marks ( correct answers ) A patient care technician is
performing a 12- lead EKG for a patient. The technician should use which
of the following as a reference to compare the cardiac complexes during a
cardiac cycle on an EKG tracing?
Wipe the equipment with a soft cloth moistened with disinfectant.
( correct answers ) A patient care technician is planning to clean EKG
equipment. Which of the following actions should the technician plan to
take?
ST segment elevation ( correct answers ) A patient care technician is
obtaining an EKG from a patient who reports chest pain. Which of the
following changes in a waveform should the technician recognize as an
indication of a myocardial infarction and report to the nurse immediately?
Slightly on the left side ( correct answers ) A patient care technician is
preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG for a patient who is pregnant. Into
which of the following positions should the technician assist the patient?
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Somatic tremor ( correct answers ) A patient care technician should
identify that which of the following artifacts is present in the tracing
below?
25 mm/sec ( correct answers ) A patient care technician should identify
that which of the following is the standard paper speed for a 12-lead
EKG?
At the anterior axillary line on the same horizontal level as V4 ( correct
answers ) In which of the following locations should a patient care
technician place the VS lead?
Sinoatrial node (SA node) ( correct answers ) A patient care technician
is caring for a patient who is experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise.
The technician should identify that which of the following structures of the
cardiac conduction system initiates the heartbeat?
Report the rhythm to the nurse. ( correct answers ) A patient care
technician identifies P waves are present, but there are missing QRS
complexes on a patient's EKG tracing. Which of the following actions
should the technician take first?
"You should empty your bladder prior to the test." ( correct answers ) A
patient care technician is providing instructions to a patient who is about
to undergo an EKG. Which of the following statements should the
technician make?
Calibration marks ( correct answers ) A patient care technician is
performing a 12- lead EKG for a patient. The technician should use which
of the following as a reference to compare the cardiac complexes during a
cardiac cycle on an EKG tracing?
Wipe the equipment with a soft cloth moistened with disinfectant.
( correct answers ) A patient care technician is planning to clean EKG
equipment. Which of the following actions should the technician plan to
take?
ST segment elevation ( correct answers ) A patient care technician is
obtaining an EKG from a patient who reports chest pain. Which of the
following changes in a waveform should the technician recognize as an
indication of a myocardial infarction and report to the nurse immediately?
Slightly on the left side ( correct answers ) A patient care technician is
preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG for a patient who is pregnant. Into
which of the following positions should the technician assist the patient?
