NCCT NCMA Practice Test - Part 10 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

NCCT NCMA Practice Test - Part 10
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
small - CORRECT ANSWER - In the positioning of the electrodes, if the electrodes are
placed too close together, the amplitude will be ______.


a. small
b. large
c. round
d. square


0.20 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER - The large squares on the ECG paper are equal to
_____.


a. 0.10 sec
b. 0.20 sec
c. 0.04 sec
d. 0.09 sec


Never - CORRECT ANSWER - A "V wave" will _____ be seen in a normal EKG.


a. always
b. sometimes
c. never
d. usually

, Sensitivity - CORRECT ANSWER - The ____ switch controls the gain or amplitude on
the EKG.


a. major
b. sensitivity
c. red
d. ticker


Skin preparation - CORRECT ANSWER - When preparing for lead placement you should
first care for ____________.


a. skin preparation
b. application of electrode wires
c. application of electrodes
d. positioning of electrodes


defibrillation - CORRECT ANSWER - Conversion of a dysrhythmia to a normal rhythm
by applying electric shock to the chest is called ___________.


a. cardiac scan
b. pacemaker implant
c. defibrillation
d. endarterectomy


Make sure the skin is damp when applying the electrode - CORRECT ANSWER - Which
of the following is not a criteria for skin preparation for lead placement?


a. Clean the skin with an alcohol wipe
b. Make sure the skin is damp when applying the electrode