Question 1
Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting is known as:
A. Holter Monitor
B. Telemetry Monitor
C. Echocardiography
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 2
How long does an ambulatory monitor typically record and ECG:
A. 12 hours
B. 24 to 48 hours
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 24 to 48 hours
Question 3
What artifact is caused by Improperly applied electrodes or poor skin preparation
CORRECT ANSWER
Wandering Baseline
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,Question 4
After completing he ECG procedure, which of the following tasks is NOT included in the
ECH Techs responsibilities:
A. Assist the patient in to a comfortable position
B. Clean the lead wires, leads, and ECG machine
C. Interpret the ECG and explain the results to the patient
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Interpret the ECG and explain the results to the patient
Question 5
Artifact caused by lead wires crossed and not pointed towards the hands and feet
CORRECT ANSWER
AC interference
Question 6
Which device recognizes an abnormal rhythm and can deliver and electric shock to the
heart if necessary
A. ECG
B. CAD
C. AED
CORRECT ANSWER
C. AED
Question 7
2
,Patients with permanent pacemakers may require monitoring for 30 days or more. What
type of ambulatory monitoring is most commonly used in these patients?
A. Telemetry monitoring
B. 24 ambulatory monitoring
C. Transtelephonic monitoring
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Transtelephonic monitoring
Question 8
Artifact caused by involuntary movement / patient talking during procedure
CORRECT ANSWER
Somatic tremor
Question 9
What type of ambulatory monitoring is performed in a hospital?
CORRECT ANSWER
Telemetry monitoring
Question 10
Ambulating
A. Performing daily activities
B. Breathing
C. Walking
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Walking
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, Question 11
NOT a basic function of the electrocardiograph
A. Input
B. Analysis
C. Signal processing
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Analysis
Question 12
Signal processing, which occurs in side the ECG machine,
A. Amplifies the electrical impulse
B. Directs impulses to the ECG instrument
C. Notifies the operator of input errors
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Amplifies the electrical impulse
Question 13
How many leads are attached to a patients chest with ambulatory monitoring?
A. 2 leads
B. 3-5 leads
C. 10 leads
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 3-5 leads
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Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting is known as:
A. Holter Monitor
B. Telemetry Monitor
C. Echocardiography
CORRECT ANSWER
B
Question 2
How long does an ambulatory monitor typically record and ECG:
A. 12 hours
B. 24 to 48 hours
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 24 to 48 hours
Question 3
What artifact is caused by Improperly applied electrodes or poor skin preparation
CORRECT ANSWER
Wandering Baseline
1
,Question 4
After completing he ECG procedure, which of the following tasks is NOT included in the
ECH Techs responsibilities:
A. Assist the patient in to a comfortable position
B. Clean the lead wires, leads, and ECG machine
C. Interpret the ECG and explain the results to the patient
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Interpret the ECG and explain the results to the patient
Question 5
Artifact caused by lead wires crossed and not pointed towards the hands and feet
CORRECT ANSWER
AC interference
Question 6
Which device recognizes an abnormal rhythm and can deliver and electric shock to the
heart if necessary
A. ECG
B. CAD
C. AED
CORRECT ANSWER
C. AED
Question 7
2
,Patients with permanent pacemakers may require monitoring for 30 days or more. What
type of ambulatory monitoring is most commonly used in these patients?
A. Telemetry monitoring
B. 24 ambulatory monitoring
C. Transtelephonic monitoring
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Transtelephonic monitoring
Question 8
Artifact caused by involuntary movement / patient talking during procedure
CORRECT ANSWER
Somatic tremor
Question 9
What type of ambulatory monitoring is performed in a hospital?
CORRECT ANSWER
Telemetry monitoring
Question 10
Ambulating
A. Performing daily activities
B. Breathing
C. Walking
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Walking
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, Question 11
NOT a basic function of the electrocardiograph
A. Input
B. Analysis
C. Signal processing
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Analysis
Question 12
Signal processing, which occurs in side the ECG machine,
A. Amplifies the electrical impulse
B. Directs impulses to the ECG instrument
C. Notifies the operator of input errors
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Amplifies the electrical impulse
Question 13
How many leads are attached to a patients chest with ambulatory monitoring?
A. 2 leads
B. 3-5 leads
C. 10 leads
CORRECT ANSWER
B. 3-5 leads
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