NHA CET CERTIFICATION EXAM
STUDYGUIDE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What is loss of capture? - ANSWERS-loss of capture occurs
when pacemaker spikes appear on the patient's ekg tracing
but are not followed by the appropriate qrs complex. this
indicates that, in those instances, the heart is not
responding to the pacemaker's electrical impulses.
An EKG technician should recognize that which of the
following is the expected reference range for the respiratory
rate of a newborn patient? - ANSWERS-30-49/min
An EKG technician is applying a Holter monitor for a patient.
Which of the following is the final step the technician
,should take when applying a Holter monitor? - ANSWERS-
document the procedure in the patient's health record
Which of the following is used to ensure the EKG machine is
working properly? - ANSWERS-calibration
Which of the following is the electrode charge combination
for the limb leads for a standard 12-lead EKG? - ANSWERS-
right arm negative pole, left arm positive pole, and left leg
positive pole
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for a standard 12-
lead EKG. Which of the following is the correct placement
for the lead V4? - ANSWERS-the 5th intercostal space at the
midclavicular line
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for an exercise
stress test. Which of the following statements should the
technician make before the test? - ANSWERS-"this
procedure requries informed consent"
Which of the following describes the correct electrode
placement for lead V5? - ANSWERS-anterior axillary line, 5th
intercostal space
, An EKG technician is recording a patient's radial pulse and
finds the pulse to be irregular. The provider then takes the
patient's apical pulse. The technician should recognize that
which of the following locations is used for assessment? -
ANSWERS-between the 5th and 6th ribs, at the left
midclavicular line
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-
lead EKG tracing on a patient who has a heart rate of
150/min. Which of the following speed controls should the
technician select? - ANSWERS-50 mm/second
An EKG technician in an outpatient facility is obtaining a
patient's vital signs and is having trouble visualizing the
patient's chest movement. Which of the following actions
should the technician take to obtain an accurate respiratory
rate for the patient? - ANSWERS-place a hand on the middle
of the patient's back to count the respirations
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes to a
patient for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following
methods should the technician use to prepare the patient
for application of the electrodes? - ANSWERS-use a razor or
clippers to remove the patient's hair
STUDYGUIDE EXAM WITH CORRECT
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What is loss of capture? - ANSWERS-loss of capture occurs
when pacemaker spikes appear on the patient's ekg tracing
but are not followed by the appropriate qrs complex. this
indicates that, in those instances, the heart is not
responding to the pacemaker's electrical impulses.
An EKG technician should recognize that which of the
following is the expected reference range for the respiratory
rate of a newborn patient? - ANSWERS-30-49/min
An EKG technician is applying a Holter monitor for a patient.
Which of the following is the final step the technician
,should take when applying a Holter monitor? - ANSWERS-
document the procedure in the patient's health record
Which of the following is used to ensure the EKG machine is
working properly? - ANSWERS-calibration
Which of the following is the electrode charge combination
for the limb leads for a standard 12-lead EKG? - ANSWERS-
right arm negative pole, left arm positive pole, and left leg
positive pole
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for a standard 12-
lead EKG. Which of the following is the correct placement
for the lead V4? - ANSWERS-the 5th intercostal space at the
midclavicular line
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for an exercise
stress test. Which of the following statements should the
technician make before the test? - ANSWERS-"this
procedure requries informed consent"
Which of the following describes the correct electrode
placement for lead V5? - ANSWERS-anterior axillary line, 5th
intercostal space
, An EKG technician is recording a patient's radial pulse and
finds the pulse to be irregular. The provider then takes the
patient's apical pulse. The technician should recognize that
which of the following locations is used for assessment? -
ANSWERS-between the 5th and 6th ribs, at the left
midclavicular line
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-
lead EKG tracing on a patient who has a heart rate of
150/min. Which of the following speed controls should the
technician select? - ANSWERS-50 mm/second
An EKG technician in an outpatient facility is obtaining a
patient's vital signs and is having trouble visualizing the
patient's chest movement. Which of the following actions
should the technician take to obtain an accurate respiratory
rate for the patient? - ANSWERS-place a hand on the middle
of the patient's back to count the respirations
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes to a
patient for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following
methods should the technician use to prepare the patient
for application of the electrodes? - ANSWERS-use a razor or
clippers to remove the patient's hair
