NHA quiz - EKG and Cardiovascular Testing Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024

NHA quiz - EKG and Cardiovascular Testing Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has shortness of breath for an EKG. In which of the following positions should the assistant place the patient? a. prone b. semi fowlers c. supine d. sims - ANSWER-semi fowlers A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. Which of the following instructions should the medical assistant provide? a. "avoid food or drinks for 4 hours prior to the test" b. "remove all clothing from the waist up" c. "apply moisturizing lotion to the electrode placement sites" d. "maintain a full bladder for the duration of the test" - ANSWER-"remove all clothing from the waist up" A medical assistant is preparing to perform an EKG recording on a patient. Which of the following information is true of limb leads and electrodes? a. limb leads are unipolar b. leads V1 through V6 are limb leads c. limb leads are placed on the fleshly areas of the skin d. the left leg lead wire serves as the ground - ANSWER-limb leads are placed on the fleshly areas of the skin