Module #2 EKG Acquisition 2025
An EKG technician applies a pulse oximetry device to a patient who is undergoing a stress test. The pulse
oximetry device provides information about which of the following test parameters? - ansOxygen Saturation
An EKG technician is performing a 12-lead EKG for a patient who has dextrocardia. In which of the following
locations should the technician place the electrode for lead V5? - ansRight anterior axillary line, fifth intercostal
space.
An EKG technician is performing a 12-lead EKG on a patient who had a below-the-knee amputation of the the
left leg. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ansPlace both electrodes on the patient's
thighs.
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. Which of the following describes the correct
lead placement for this procedure? - ansLimb leads are placed on the torso.
An EKG technician is preparing a patient who has Parkinson's disease for an EKG. Which of the following actions
should the technician take to reduce artifacts associated with tremors caused by Parkinson's disease? -
ansHave the patient place their hands palms-down under their buttocks.
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes and leads for a patient who has a prescription fora Holter
monitor. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ansApply tape to lead wires.
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes prior to performing an EKG. Which of the following is a
recommended method of removing oil and dirt from the patient's skin prior to electrode placement? - ansUse
alcohol wipes.
An EKG technician is preparing to apply leads to a patient who is scheduled for a 5-lead Holter monitoring. In
which of the following locations should the technician apply the ground electrode? - ansRight lower abdomen
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG. In which of the following locations should
the technician place the electrode for lead V1? - ansFourth intercostal space at the right sternal border.
An EKG technician applies a pulse oximetry device to a patient who is undergoing a stress test. The pulse
oximetry device provides information about which of the following test parameters? - ansOxygen Saturation
An EKG technician is performing a 12-lead EKG for a patient who has dextrocardia. In which of the following
locations should the technician place the electrode for lead V5? - ansRight anterior axillary line, fifth intercostal
space.
An EKG technician is performing a 12-lead EKG on a patient who had a below-the-knee amputation of the the
left leg. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ansPlace both electrodes on the patient's
thighs.
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. Which of the following describes the correct
lead placement for this procedure? - ansLimb leads are placed on the torso.
An EKG technician is preparing a patient who has Parkinson's disease for an EKG. Which of the following actions
should the technician take to reduce artifacts associated with tremors caused by Parkinson's disease? -
ansHave the patient place their hands palms-down under their buttocks.
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes and leads for a patient who has a prescription fora Holter
monitor. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - ansApply tape to lead wires.
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes prior to performing an EKG. Which of the following is a
recommended method of removing oil and dirt from the patient's skin prior to electrode placement? - ansUse
alcohol wipes.
An EKG technician is preparing to apply leads to a patient who is scheduled for a 5-lead Holter monitoring. In
which of the following locations should the technician apply the ground electrode? - ansRight lower abdomen
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG. In which of the following locations should
the technician place the electrode for lead V1? - ansFourth intercostal space at the right sternal border.
