CRAT exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The first negative deflection noted in the QRS complex - CORRECT ANSWER Q wave
Atrial fibrillation with a slow ventricular response has an - CORRECT ANSWER ventricular
rate less than 60 BPM
Patient education in self-monitoring includes with of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER -
when to disconnect the device
- what to do when the device emits an alert sound
- what type of symptoms to record during the monitoring period
x who to call in case of an emergency
x how to wear the device while driving
Which of the following rhythms may be characterized by regular P-P and regular R-R intervals
at different rates? - CORRECT ANSWER complete heart block
While conducting a routine transtelephonic pacemaker check, the patient states he is short of
breath, and atrial fibrillation is noted in the presenting rhythm strip. The technician's next step
should be to: - CORRECT ANSWER Put the patient on hold and call his cardiologist
What is the best method for obtaining a good recording from a handheld, ambulatory, post event
cardiac monitor? - CORRECT ANSWER Ensure two of the four electrodes are pressed gently
to the left of the sternum
Which valves prevent the backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary arteries into the
ventricles during diastole? - CORRECT ANSWER semilunar
, A patient with a TTM suddenly begins slurring his words and complaining that he has tingling in
his left arm. What is the most appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER activate EMS
The relationship between the conducted P waves and the QRS complexes in a sinus arrhythmia is
- CORRECT ANSWER one P wave per QRS complex
The p wave on the electrocardiogram represents an electrical impulse that spreads through the -
CORRECT ANSWER atria
During sinus rhythm, an early narrow complex beat without a P wave preceding it would be
interpreted as - CORRECT ANSWER PJC
Which of the following are types of artifact that need to be recognized during rhythm analysis.
Choose four reponses - CORRECT ANSWER - somatic tremor
- AC interference
- junctional baseline
- paced interference
- wandering baseline
- interrupted baseline
The patient requires a 30-day cardiac monitoring device. Which of the following items would be
the least important education related to the patients self-monitoring? - CORRECT
ANSWER what type of cardiac monitoring device is in use
In the absense of a release form, a patient's health information may be shared with the patient's
___ without committing a HIPAA violation - CORRECT ANSWER physician
Which of the following BEST describes idioventricular rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER heart rate 20-40 BPM, almost always regular, no P waves preceding a wide QRS
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The first negative deflection noted in the QRS complex - CORRECT ANSWER Q wave
Atrial fibrillation with a slow ventricular response has an - CORRECT ANSWER ventricular
rate less than 60 BPM
Patient education in self-monitoring includes with of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER -
when to disconnect the device
- what to do when the device emits an alert sound
- what type of symptoms to record during the monitoring period
x who to call in case of an emergency
x how to wear the device while driving
Which of the following rhythms may be characterized by regular P-P and regular R-R intervals
at different rates? - CORRECT ANSWER complete heart block
While conducting a routine transtelephonic pacemaker check, the patient states he is short of
breath, and atrial fibrillation is noted in the presenting rhythm strip. The technician's next step
should be to: - CORRECT ANSWER Put the patient on hold and call his cardiologist
What is the best method for obtaining a good recording from a handheld, ambulatory, post event
cardiac monitor? - CORRECT ANSWER Ensure two of the four electrodes are pressed gently
to the left of the sternum
Which valves prevent the backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary arteries into the
ventricles during diastole? - CORRECT ANSWER semilunar
, A patient with a TTM suddenly begins slurring his words and complaining that he has tingling in
his left arm. What is the most appropriate action? - CORRECT ANSWER activate EMS
The relationship between the conducted P waves and the QRS complexes in a sinus arrhythmia is
- CORRECT ANSWER one P wave per QRS complex
The p wave on the electrocardiogram represents an electrical impulse that spreads through the -
CORRECT ANSWER atria
During sinus rhythm, an early narrow complex beat without a P wave preceding it would be
interpreted as - CORRECT ANSWER PJC
Which of the following are types of artifact that need to be recognized during rhythm analysis.
Choose four reponses - CORRECT ANSWER - somatic tremor
- AC interference
- junctional baseline
- paced interference
- wandering baseline
- interrupted baseline
The patient requires a 30-day cardiac monitoring device. Which of the following items would be
the least important education related to the patients self-monitoring? - CORRECT
ANSWER what type of cardiac monitoring device is in use
In the absense of a release form, a patient's health information may be shared with the patient's
___ without committing a HIPAA violation - CORRECT ANSWER physician
Which of the following BEST describes idioventricular rhythm? - CORRECT
ANSWER heart rate 20-40 BPM, almost always regular, no P waves preceding a wide QRS
