certified cardiographic tech CCT
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1. after receiving a physicians order to conduct an d, verify the physician orders
exercise stress test on a recently admitted patient
what is the next action of the technician?
2. prior to placing the electrodes on the patient for an c, performing hand hygiene
EKG what is the priority action of the technician?
3. when identifying a patient prior to the procedure d, "please tell me your name
which statement will the tech use? and date of birth"
4. which form must the patient sign prior to the surgi- a, informed consent
cal placement of a permanent pacemaker?
5. when preparing a patient for an EKG what action b, gently abrade the thin upper
should the technician take if the electrodes Do not layer of the skin
adhere properly to the patient's skin?
6. when identifying proper landmarks of 12 lead EKG a, The space below the 4th rib
electrodes, where is lead V2 placed? where it joins with the sternum
on the patient's left side
7. what is the purpose of collecting patient demo- a, help ensure placement into
graphics and entering them into the EKG machine? the correct patient chart
8. what patient information should be entered into b, name, DOB, sex, height,
the EKG machine? weight
9. what is the purpose of the ground electrode in a 12 c, it helps to prevent electrical
lead EKG? shock
10. which statement is true when preparing to trans- a, ensure proper adhesion of
port a patient on continuous EKG monitoring? electrodes and transport as
necessary
, certified cardiographic tech CCT
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11. when gathering the supplies for placing a patient b, A mild abrasive pad
on a Holter monitor what will the tech choose for
prepping the patient skin?
12. after attaching the patient to the Holter monitor b, do not shower with the mon-
what instruction is appropriate to provide to the itor
patient?
13. A patient is seen in a outpatient cardiology office d, pacemaker spikes not fol-
after a recent permanent pacemaker placement, lowed by P waves or QRS com-
which finding would indicate that the pacemaker is plexs
failing to capture?
14. what unique consideration should be taken when c, place the chest leads under
attaching a female patient to a Holter monitor? the breast
15. what is a limitation of the Holter monitor? a, it is unable to record ALL car-
diac events
16. what rhythm results when these characteristics are c, normal sinus rhythm
found on an EKG tracing?
rate:66
rhythm: regular
p wave: uniform and consistent
QRS complex: 0.05 seconds
PR interval : 0.12 seconds
17. which rhythm would be shown on a patient who has a, sinus tachycardia
a high fever due to infection?
18. which rhythm is often found in patients receiving b, sinus bradycardia
cardiac medications?
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1. after receiving a physicians order to conduct an d, verify the physician orders
exercise stress test on a recently admitted patient
what is the next action of the technician?
2. prior to placing the electrodes on the patient for an c, performing hand hygiene
EKG what is the priority action of the technician?
3. when identifying a patient prior to the procedure d, "please tell me your name
which statement will the tech use? and date of birth"
4. which form must the patient sign prior to the surgi- a, informed consent
cal placement of a permanent pacemaker?
5. when preparing a patient for an EKG what action b, gently abrade the thin upper
should the technician take if the electrodes Do not layer of the skin
adhere properly to the patient's skin?
6. when identifying proper landmarks of 12 lead EKG a, The space below the 4th rib
electrodes, where is lead V2 placed? where it joins with the sternum
on the patient's left side
7. what is the purpose of collecting patient demo- a, help ensure placement into
graphics and entering them into the EKG machine? the correct patient chart
8. what patient information should be entered into b, name, DOB, sex, height,
the EKG machine? weight
9. what is the purpose of the ground electrode in a 12 c, it helps to prevent electrical
lead EKG? shock
10. which statement is true when preparing to trans- a, ensure proper adhesion of
port a patient on continuous EKG monitoring? electrodes and transport as
necessary
, certified cardiographic tech CCT
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_96vdyq
11. when gathering the supplies for placing a patient b, A mild abrasive pad
on a Holter monitor what will the tech choose for
prepping the patient skin?
12. after attaching the patient to the Holter monitor b, do not shower with the mon-
what instruction is appropriate to provide to the itor
patient?
13. A patient is seen in a outpatient cardiology office d, pacemaker spikes not fol-
after a recent permanent pacemaker placement, lowed by P waves or QRS com-
which finding would indicate that the pacemaker is plexs
failing to capture?
14. what unique consideration should be taken when c, place the chest leads under
attaching a female patient to a Holter monitor? the breast
15. what is a limitation of the Holter monitor? a, it is unable to record ALL car-
diac events
16. what rhythm results when these characteristics are c, normal sinus rhythm
found on an EKG tracing?
rate:66
rhythm: regular
p wave: uniform and consistent
QRS complex: 0.05 seconds
PR interval : 0.12 seconds
17. which rhythm would be shown on a patient who has a, sinus tachycardia
a high fever due to infection?
18. which rhythm is often found in patients receiving b, sinus bradycardia
cardiac medications?
