RELIAS MEDICAL SURGICAL
TELEMETRY ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
2026 LATEST GUIDE .
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, 1. A patient presents with a heart rate of 45 bpm and is experiencing dizziness. What is the most
appropriate initial nursing intervention?: C) Assess the patient's blood pressure
RATIONALE:: Assessing blood pressure is essential to determine the hemodynamic stability of the patient before further interventions.
2. When monitoring a patient's telemetry, what does a wide QRS complex indi- cate?: C) A bundle branch
block or ventricular rhythm
RATIONALE:: A wide QRS complex can indicate a bundle branch block or a ventricular rhythm, which could be life-threatening.
3. Which of the following is a common complication associated with telemetry monitoring?: B) Skin
irritation from electrode placement
RATIONALE:: Skin irritation can occur due to prolonged electrode placement, leading to discomfort or skin breakdown.
4. A telemetry technician notices that a patient's heart rate suddenly increases from 70 bpm to 150 bpm.
What should be the technician's first action?: C) Notify the nurse immediately
RATIONALE:: Immediate notification of the nurse is essential to assess the potential cause of the tachycardia and intervene as necessary.
5. In telemetry monitoring, what does ST segment elevation typically indicate?-
: C) Myocardial injury
RATIONALE:: ST segment elevation is often associated with myocardial injury, indicating a possible acute coronary event.
6. A patient is being monitored for potential arrhythmias. Which finding would most likely indicate
a need for immediate intervention?: B) Ventricular tachycardia
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TELEMETRY ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
2026 LATEST GUIDE .
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, 1. A patient presents with a heart rate of 45 bpm and is experiencing dizziness. What is the most
appropriate initial nursing intervention?: C) Assess the patient's blood pressure
RATIONALE:: Assessing blood pressure is essential to determine the hemodynamic stability of the patient before further interventions.
2. When monitoring a patient's telemetry, what does a wide QRS complex indi- cate?: C) A bundle branch
block or ventricular rhythm
RATIONALE:: A wide QRS complex can indicate a bundle branch block or a ventricular rhythm, which could be life-threatening.
3. Which of the following is a common complication associated with telemetry monitoring?: B) Skin
irritation from electrode placement
RATIONALE:: Skin irritation can occur due to prolonged electrode placement, leading to discomfort or skin breakdown.
4. A telemetry technician notices that a patient's heart rate suddenly increases from 70 bpm to 150 bpm.
What should be the technician's first action?: C) Notify the nurse immediately
RATIONALE:: Immediate notification of the nurse is essential to assess the potential cause of the tachycardia and intervene as necessary.
5. In telemetry monitoring, what does ST segment elevation typically indicate?-
: C) Myocardial injury
RATIONALE:: ST segment elevation is often associated with myocardial injury, indicating a possible acute coronary event.
6. A patient is being monitored for potential arrhythmias. Which finding would most likely indicate
a need for immediate intervention?: B) Ventricular tachycardia
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