NHA Practice EKG Assessment, EKG Certification Exam Test Questions

The patient is hyperventilating during a stress test which action should take first A. Administer Oxygen B. Stop the test C. Check respiratory rate D. Slow down the test - C. Check respiratory rate A patient wears a cardiac monitor at home which indicates understanding of patient instructions? A. I can shower with monitor on B. The monitor will keep track of my activities C. I can use my electric blanket while wearing my monitor D. If the batteries fail I can replace them - D. If the batteries fail I can replace them What speed setting can you adjust for a patient experiencing Accelerated Junctional Rhythm? A. 10mm/sec B. 20mm/sec C. 25mm/sec D. 50mm/sec - D. 50mm/sec What setting would you use and regulate the height of waveforms? A. Output display B. Speed C. Artifact Filter D. Gain - C. Artifact Filter What position would you use for a Nuclear Stress Test while camera scanning? A. Supine with arms at their sides B. Upside down on monkey bars C. Lying on right with arms extended D. Sitting up with tilted back - C. Lying on right with arms extended