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Which of the following waves on an EKG tracing relates to electrical activity in the atria?
(A) The Q wave
(B) The T wave
(C) The P wave
(D) The R wave - ANSWER (C) The P wave
Which of these questions is an appropriate way of checking one patient identifier before
performing an EKG test?
(A) "Is your name George Disher?"
(B) "What is your last name, George?"
(C) "Can you please state your first and last names?"
(D) "Are your initials G.D.?" - ANSWER (C) "Can you please state your first and last
names?"
Widened QRS complexes on an EKG tracing are signs of
(A) Myocardial infarction
(B) A ventricular dysrhythmia
(C) An atrial dysrhythmia
(D) Hypertension - ANSWER (B) A ventricular dysrhythmia
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, A patient is nearing the target heart rate during an exercise stress test when he becomes
diaphoretic and complains of intense chest pain. Which response from the EKG technician is
best?
(A) Stop the test and alert the doctor immediately.
(B) Tell the patient to hold on just a bit longer since hitting the target heart rate will provide
better information about why he's experiencing chest pain.
(C) Stop the test and begin CPR immediately.
(D) Continue the test while administering oxygen. - ANSWER (A) Stop the test and alert
the doctor immediately.
The rhythm shown in this tracing is known as
(A) Sinus arrest
(B) Sinus bradycardia
(C) Normal sinus rhythm
(D) Sinus arrhythmia - ANSWER (B) Sinus bradycardia
Under which of the following circumstances can an EKG technician discuss the details of a
patient's EKG or treatment? (Choose two correct answers.)
(A) When a patient asks the technician for an interpretation of the EKG right after it is
performed.
(B) When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's chart to the
cardiologist who ordered the test.
(C) When a colleague asks for information about a relative's health.(D) When the patient's
insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and conducted.
(E) When the patient's employer calls to ask if he is fit to continue working. -
ANSWER (B) When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's
chart to the cardiologist who ordered the test.
(D) When the patient's insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and
conducted.
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CORRECT = 100
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INCORRECT=0
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, SPOTLIGHT 1
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
Which of the following waves on an EKG tracing relates to electrical activity in the atria?
(A) The Q wave
(B) The T wave
(C) The P wave
(D) The R wave - ANSWER (C) The P wave
Which of these questions is an appropriate way of checking one patient identifier before
performing an EKG test?
(A) "Is your name George Disher?"
(B) "What is your last name, George?"
(C) "Can you please state your first and last names?"
(D) "Are your initials G.D.?" - ANSWER (C) "Can you please state your first and last
names?"
Widened QRS complexes on an EKG tracing are signs of
(A) Myocardial infarction
(B) A ventricular dysrhythmia
(C) An atrial dysrhythmia
(D) Hypertension - ANSWER (B) A ventricular dysrhythmia
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, A patient is nearing the target heart rate during an exercise stress test when he becomes
diaphoretic and complains of intense chest pain. Which response from the EKG technician is
best?
(A) Stop the test and alert the doctor immediately.
(B) Tell the patient to hold on just a bit longer since hitting the target heart rate will provide
better information about why he's experiencing chest pain.
(C) Stop the test and begin CPR immediately.
(D) Continue the test while administering oxygen. - ANSWER (A) Stop the test and alert
the doctor immediately.
The rhythm shown in this tracing is known as
(A) Sinus arrest
(B) Sinus bradycardia
(C) Normal sinus rhythm
(D) Sinus arrhythmia - ANSWER (B) Sinus bradycardia
Under which of the following circumstances can an EKG technician discuss the details of a
patient's EKG or treatment? (Choose two correct answers.)
(A) When a patient asks the technician for an interpretation of the EKG right after it is
performed.
(B) When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's chart to the
cardiologist who ordered the test.
(C) When a colleague asks for information about a relative's health.(D) When the patient's
insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and conducted.
(E) When the patient's employer calls to ask if he is fit to continue working. -
ANSWER (B) When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's
chart to the cardiologist who ordered the test.
(D) When the patient's insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and
conducted.
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