NHA CET CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

A patient tells the EKG technician he underwent coronary artery bypass grafting two years ago. This is an example of which of the following types of history? - Answer Surgical Which of the following is the expected range for an adult's resting heart rate? - Answer 60 to 100 bpm Which of the following statements about protected health information is correct? - Answer It can be shared with the patient and staff directly taking care of the patient Which of the following statements illustrates the patient understands Holter monitor procedures? - Answer "I must not get the Holter monitor wet at any time." Which of the following statements illustrates the need for further patient education? - Answer "I can wear jeans and boots for my stress test." Which of the following is the expected reference range for an adult's respiratory rate at rest? - Answer 12 to 20/min Which of the following is a sign of cardiovascular distress? - Answer Cyanosis While acquiring a standard 12-lead EKG, a technician notices the patient stops breathing and no pulse. What should the technician do first? - Answer Call for help and begin CPR. Which of the following is the expected range for an infant's resting heart rate? - Answer 100 to 160/min During the stress test, Mr. Smith states that he feels dizzy and nauseous. His heart rate is 98. Which of the following should Susan do? - Answer Stop the test immediately, let Mr. Smith sit, and notify the physician. Mr. Smith is taking Metoprolol for hypertension. Which of the following is a common side effect of this beta-blocker? - Answer Hypotension Which of the following statements by the EKG Technician correctly describes how the patient should prepare for the stress test? - Answer "Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the test."