NWCA CET TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FULLY UPDATE SOLVED
Which of the following lead groups represent Einthoven's Triangle? Correct
Answers Leads I, II, and III
A CET has performed an EKG on a patient. Which of the following actions by
the CET would protect the patient's health information in accordance with
HIPAA ? Correct Answers Hand-delivering the EKG to the patient's physician
Which of the following methods for calculating a patients heart rate from the
EKG is correct ? Correct Answers Divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes
between two R waves
Which of the following arteries is the preferred site for measuring heart rate
in an adult patient after a stress test ? Correct Answers Radial
Which of the following rhythms is characterized by upright P waves, narrow
QRS complexes, and a ventricular rate between 60 and 100/min ? Correct
Answers Sinus rhythm
A technician is preparing a patient for a 12-lead EKG. Which of the following
is the correct placement for lead V4 ? Correct Answers The 5th intercostal
space at the midclavicular line
, What lead is created by the placement of the electrode located to the right of
the patient's sternum at the 4th intercostal space ? Correct Answers V1
While performing a treadmill stress test on a patient, the CET observes
peaked, hyperacute, and broad-based T waves and convex ST segments. The
CET should identify these findings as ? Correct Answers Signs of myocardial
ischemia
Which of the following EKG changes is associated with myocardial injury ?
Correct Answers ST segment elevation
While performing a stress test, the patient complains of heaviness on his
chest and becomes diaphoretic. These are signs and symptoms of which of
the folloing conditions ? Correct Answers Myocardial Infarction
The QRS complex is too tall to fit on the EKG paper. Which of the following
actions should be taken by the EKG technician ? Correct Answers Change
the gain control to 1/2
Which of the following modifications may be made to lead placement when
recording a standard 12-lead EKG on a 2 year old patient ? Correct Answers
Move the limb leads to the torso
An EKG technician has just provided patient education prior to a stress test.
Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an
understanding of the preparation ? Correct Answers " I may smoke the night
before the exam."
When performing an EKG on an infant, where should the technician place the
electrode for lead V3R ? Correct Answers Between V2 and V4 on the right
side of the chest
ANSWERS FULLY UPDATE SOLVED
Which of the following lead groups represent Einthoven's Triangle? Correct
Answers Leads I, II, and III
A CET has performed an EKG on a patient. Which of the following actions by
the CET would protect the patient's health information in accordance with
HIPAA ? Correct Answers Hand-delivering the EKG to the patient's physician
Which of the following methods for calculating a patients heart rate from the
EKG is correct ? Correct Answers Divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes
between two R waves
Which of the following arteries is the preferred site for measuring heart rate
in an adult patient after a stress test ? Correct Answers Radial
Which of the following rhythms is characterized by upright P waves, narrow
QRS complexes, and a ventricular rate between 60 and 100/min ? Correct
Answers Sinus rhythm
A technician is preparing a patient for a 12-lead EKG. Which of the following
is the correct placement for lead V4 ? Correct Answers The 5th intercostal
space at the midclavicular line
, What lead is created by the placement of the electrode located to the right of
the patient's sternum at the 4th intercostal space ? Correct Answers V1
While performing a treadmill stress test on a patient, the CET observes
peaked, hyperacute, and broad-based T waves and convex ST segments. The
CET should identify these findings as ? Correct Answers Signs of myocardial
ischemia
Which of the following EKG changes is associated with myocardial injury ?
Correct Answers ST segment elevation
While performing a stress test, the patient complains of heaviness on his
chest and becomes diaphoretic. These are signs and symptoms of which of
the folloing conditions ? Correct Answers Myocardial Infarction
The QRS complex is too tall to fit on the EKG paper. Which of the following
actions should be taken by the EKG technician ? Correct Answers Change
the gain control to 1/2
Which of the following modifications may be made to lead placement when
recording a standard 12-lead EKG on a 2 year old patient ? Correct Answers
Move the limb leads to the torso
An EKG technician has just provided patient education prior to a stress test.
Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an
understanding of the preparation ? Correct Answers " I may smoke the night
before the exam."
When performing an EKG on an infant, where should the technician place the
electrode for lead V3R ? Correct Answers Between V2 and V4 on the right
side of the chest
