CRAT Prep questions with correct answers

1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with angioplasty. Answer A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. 2. Monitor technicians record an ECG tracing and place it into the patient record, but they must perform which of the following? A. Assist the physician with angioplasty. B. Perform an ultrasound of blood vessels. C. Prepare an ECG report. D. Evaluate the tracing and recognize abnormal rhythms. Answer D. Evaluate the tracing and recognize abnormal rhythms. 3. Which of the following employees assists the physician with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests such as angioplasty, heart surgery, or implantation of artificial pacemakers? A. ECG technician