NHA EKG Certification Final Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
An EKG tech detects a U wave and the patient reports chest pain and discomfort. What actions
should the tech take?☑️Correct Ans-Notify the patient's provider
An EKG tech had just provided patient education prior to a stress test. What statement made by
the patient indicates an understanding of the preparation?☑️Correct Ans-I may smoke the night
before my exam
EKG tech has just provided patient education prior to an exercise stress test. Which of the
following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the
preparation?☑️Correct Ans-I can smoke the night before the exam
An EKG tech is an outpatient facility is obtaining a patient's vital signs and is having trouble
visualizing the patient.'s chest movement. Which of the following actions should the tech take to
obtain an accurate respiratory rate for the patient?☑️Correct Ans-Place a hand on the middle of
the patient's back to count the respirations
An EKG tech is asked to obtain a right-sided EKG on a patient with suspected acute myocardial
infarction of the inferior wall. Which of the following leads is most sensitive and specific to right
ventricular ischemia?☑️Correct Ans-V4R
An EKG tech is performing an exercise stress test for a patient. Which of the following findings
should the tech expect the provider to stop the test?☑️Correct Ans-Dizziness
An EKG tech is performing a posterior 12- lead ELG for a patient. Which of the following leads
should the tech place along the paraspinous border?☑️Correct Ans-Lead V9
An EKG tech is performing a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient who has a below the knee
amputation left leg. The tech should modify and document the lead placement for this patient in
which of the following ways?☑️Correct Ans-Place the lower extremity lead on the left groin
, An EKG tech is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. Which of the following leads
should the tech place on the right lower side of the anterior torso?☑️Correct Ans-Lead RL
An EKG tech is preparing a patient for holter monitor placement. Which of the following
activities should the tech take to reduce the chance of artifacts on the tracing?☑️Correct Ans-
Use stress loops on the electrodes to reduce tension on the leads
An EKG tech is preparing a patient for the application of a holter monitor. The patient tells the
tech she runs 5 miles each day. Which of the following responses should the tech
make?☑️Correct Ans-You should continue exercise as usual while wearing the monitor
An EKG tech is preparing to perform an exercise stress test on a patient. Which of the following
findings in a patient's medical history would prevent the patient from participating in an exercise
stress test?☑️Correct Ans-Congested heart failure
An EKG tech is applying a holter monitor for a patient. Which of the following in the final step
should the tech take when applying a holter monitor?☑️Correct Ans-Document the procedure
in the patient's health record
An EKG tech is evaluating a standard 12-lead EKG tracing during a recording. The tech should
recognize that electrical activity of the septal wall is recorded by which of the following
leads?☑️Correct Ans-Leads V1 and V2
After completing an EKG on a patient, which of the following should the tech perform
next?☑️Correct Ans-Before disconnecting patient from the machine, check that the tracing is
free from artifacts
Communication with members of the health care team can be accomplished through which of the
following methods?☑️Correct Ans-Electronic health record and verbal exchange
Questions With Correct Answers
An EKG tech detects a U wave and the patient reports chest pain and discomfort. What actions
should the tech take?☑️Correct Ans-Notify the patient's provider
An EKG tech had just provided patient education prior to a stress test. What statement made by
the patient indicates an understanding of the preparation?☑️Correct Ans-I may smoke the night
before my exam
EKG tech has just provided patient education prior to an exercise stress test. Which of the
following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the
preparation?☑️Correct Ans-I can smoke the night before the exam
An EKG tech is an outpatient facility is obtaining a patient's vital signs and is having trouble
visualizing the patient.'s chest movement. Which of the following actions should the tech take to
obtain an accurate respiratory rate for the patient?☑️Correct Ans-Place a hand on the middle of
the patient's back to count the respirations
An EKG tech is asked to obtain a right-sided EKG on a patient with suspected acute myocardial
infarction of the inferior wall. Which of the following leads is most sensitive and specific to right
ventricular ischemia?☑️Correct Ans-V4R
An EKG tech is performing an exercise stress test for a patient. Which of the following findings
should the tech expect the provider to stop the test?☑️Correct Ans-Dizziness
An EKG tech is performing a posterior 12- lead ELG for a patient. Which of the following leads
should the tech place along the paraspinous border?☑️Correct Ans-Lead V9
An EKG tech is performing a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient who has a below the knee
amputation left leg. The tech should modify and document the lead placement for this patient in
which of the following ways?☑️Correct Ans-Place the lower extremity lead on the left groin
, An EKG tech is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. Which of the following leads
should the tech place on the right lower side of the anterior torso?☑️Correct Ans-Lead RL
An EKG tech is preparing a patient for holter monitor placement. Which of the following
activities should the tech take to reduce the chance of artifacts on the tracing?☑️Correct Ans-
Use stress loops on the electrodes to reduce tension on the leads
An EKG tech is preparing a patient for the application of a holter monitor. The patient tells the
tech she runs 5 miles each day. Which of the following responses should the tech
make?☑️Correct Ans-You should continue exercise as usual while wearing the monitor
An EKG tech is preparing to perform an exercise stress test on a patient. Which of the following
findings in a patient's medical history would prevent the patient from participating in an exercise
stress test?☑️Correct Ans-Congested heart failure
An EKG tech is applying a holter monitor for a patient. Which of the following in the final step
should the tech take when applying a holter monitor?☑️Correct Ans-Document the procedure
in the patient's health record
An EKG tech is evaluating a standard 12-lead EKG tracing during a recording. The tech should
recognize that electrical activity of the septal wall is recorded by which of the following
leads?☑️Correct Ans-Leads V1 and V2
After completing an EKG on a patient, which of the following should the tech perform
next?☑️Correct Ans-Before disconnecting patient from the machine, check that the tracing is
free from artifacts
Communication with members of the health care team can be accomplished through which of the
following methods?☑️Correct Ans-Electronic health record and verbal exchange
