NHA EKG (CET) study guide (2025)/ Questions &
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Leads I, II, and III
Choose matching term
What rhythm is characterized by absent P waves, wide QRS complexes, and a
1
ventricular rate between 20-40/mins?
An EKG technician is monitoring the pulse of a 50-year-old patient during an exercise
2 stress test. The provider uses an 85% multiplier for this patient. What is the following
target heart rate for sub maximal exercise for this patient?
3 What leads are bipolar?
What factor can produce an artifact that appears as uniform, small spikes on a EKG
4
tracing?
, Don't know?
Terms in this set (146)
What action should the Apply surgical tape to the electrodes to keep them in place
technician instruct the
patient to take if any
electrodes become loose
during at-home use of an
ambulatory monitor?
Which leads record Leads III and AVF
activity of the inferior wall of
the left ventricle?
What rhythm is
characterized by absent P
waves, wide QRS complexes,
and a ventricular rate
between 20-40/mins? Idioventricular rhythm
What leads record Leads I, V6, AVL, and V5
electrical activity of the
lateral wall of the left
ventricle?
on the right shoulder, the left shoulder,
In which locations should and the left abdomen
the EKG technician place the
electrodes for a 3lead
ambulatory monitor?
, An EKG technician is
performing a stress test for a
patient. What changes
Depressed ST segment
indicate that the patient is
beginning to show signs of
myocardial ischemia?
What leads are bipolar? Leads I, II, and III
What is the expected
reference range for
respiratory rate of a
newborn patient? 30-49/min
An EKG technician is "You should avoid wearing shoes with high heels for this
providing instructions for a test."
patient who is scheduled for
an exercise stress test. What
instructions should technician
include?
An EKG technician is "This procedure requires informed consent."
preparing a patient for an
exercise stress test. What
statement should the
technician make before this
test?
What is the final step when Document the procedure in the patient's health record
applying a Holter monitor?
An EKG technician prior to an "I can smoke the night before the exam."
exercise stress test. What
statement by the patient
indicates an understanding of
the preparation?
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Practice questions for this set
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Leads I, II, and III
Choose matching term
What rhythm is characterized by absent P waves, wide QRS complexes, and a
1
ventricular rate between 20-40/mins?
An EKG technician is monitoring the pulse of a 50-year-old patient during an exercise
2 stress test. The provider uses an 85% multiplier for this patient. What is the following
target heart rate for sub maximal exercise for this patient?
3 What leads are bipolar?
What factor can produce an artifact that appears as uniform, small spikes on a EKG
4
tracing?
, Don't know?
Terms in this set (146)
What action should the Apply surgical tape to the electrodes to keep them in place
technician instruct the
patient to take if any
electrodes become loose
during at-home use of an
ambulatory monitor?
Which leads record Leads III and AVF
activity of the inferior wall of
the left ventricle?
What rhythm is
characterized by absent P
waves, wide QRS complexes,
and a ventricular rate
between 20-40/mins? Idioventricular rhythm
What leads record Leads I, V6, AVL, and V5
electrical activity of the
lateral wall of the left
ventricle?
on the right shoulder, the left shoulder,
In which locations should and the left abdomen
the EKG technician place the
electrodes for a 3lead
ambulatory monitor?
, An EKG technician is
performing a stress test for a
patient. What changes
Depressed ST segment
indicate that the patient is
beginning to show signs of
myocardial ischemia?
What leads are bipolar? Leads I, II, and III
What is the expected
reference range for
respiratory rate of a
newborn patient? 30-49/min
An EKG technician is "You should avoid wearing shoes with high heels for this
providing instructions for a test."
patient who is scheduled for
an exercise stress test. What
instructions should technician
include?
An EKG technician is "This procedure requires informed consent."
preparing a patient for an
exercise stress test. What
statement should the
technician make before this
test?
What is the final step when Document the procedure in the patient's health record
applying a Holter monitor?
An EKG technician prior to an "I can smoke the night before the exam."
exercise stress test. What
statement by the patient
indicates an understanding of
the preparation?
