NHA Practice EKG Assessment, EKG Certification Exam Correct 100%

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 - ANSWERSC. 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 - ANSWERSD. 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 - ANSWERSD. 50mm/sec What setting would you use and regulate the height of waveforms? A. Output display B. Speed C. Artifact Filter D. Gain - ANSWERSC. 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 - ANSWERSC. Lying on right with arms extended What lead corresponds to electrical activity of the septal wall? A. AVL and V5 B. Lead I and V6 C. V1 and V2 D. Lead III and AVF - ANSWERSC. V1 and V2 What is the expected shape of P wave in Lead II A. Peaked and upright B. Baby Shaped C. Round and inverted D. Round and upright - ANSWERSD. Round and upright What signs should you expect to see if a patient is experiencing ventricular tachycardia? A. Narrow QRS B. Decreased Heart Rate C. Absence of the R and R D. Multiple PVCs in a row - ANSWERSMultiple PVCs in a row What differentiates Accelerated J