NHA EKG ASSESSMENT EXAM LATEST 2025
ANSWER KEY COMPLETE GRADED A
Using the 1500 method to calculate heart rate you identify 10 small boxes between the R and R
waves. What is the heart rate?
A. 170/min
B. 150/min
C. 160/min
D. 140/min
B. 150/min
What location would take an apical pulse (over the heart)?
A. Thumb side of the wrist
B. Between the 5th and 6th rib at the left midclavicular line
C. The antecubital space over the elbow
D. Between the larynx and sternocleidomastoid
B. Between the 5th and 6th rib at the left midclavicular line
Which lead is placed over the right sternum 4th intercostal space?
,A. Lead V1/C1
B. Lead I
C. Lead AVR
D. Lead MCI
A. V1/C1
Using the six second method of calculating heart rate you observe 4 R waves on the 6 second
strip. What is the heart rate?
A. 40 bpm
B. 70 bpm
C. 30 bpm
D. 50 bpm
A. 40 bpm
Where should you place the ground electrode for a patient who is on telemetry?
A. Upper right arm
B. Upper left arm
C. Left lower leg
D. Right lower leg
,D. Right lower leg
Where should you place V1 for a patient who have dextrocardia?
A. Left sternal border 4th ICS
B. Right sternal border 4th ICS
C. Left midclavicular space 5th ICS
D. Right midclavicular space 5th ICS
A. Left sternal border 4th ICS
What action should you take if a patient is upset that you cannot reveal the tracing results
A. I understand your frustration. The provider will give the results.
B. I'm sorry I am not trained to know what is on the strip.
C. Girl if you don't hold your horses
D. Some techs can read the tracing but cannot reveal results to the patients
D. Some techs can read the tracing but cannot reveal results to the patients
Which findings indicates myocardial infarction?
, A. Cyanosis
B. Facial Dropping
C. Arm Weakness
D. Aphasia
A. Cyanosis
What indicates ST depression and T wave inversion in multiple leads?
A. Myocardial Infarction
B. Myocardial Ischemia
C. Heart Block
D. Myocardial Injury
B. Myocardial Ischemia
Which would indicate an adverse reaction due to a stress test?
A. Oxygen saturation of 95%
B. Increase in BP 110/78 to 120/78
C. Sinus Tachycardia with regular R to R rhythm
D. Patient complains of tingling sensation in legs
ANSWER KEY COMPLETE GRADED A
Using the 1500 method to calculate heart rate you identify 10 small boxes between the R and R
waves. What is the heart rate?
A. 170/min
B. 150/min
C. 160/min
D. 140/min
B. 150/min
What location would take an apical pulse (over the heart)?
A. Thumb side of the wrist
B. Between the 5th and 6th rib at the left midclavicular line
C. The antecubital space over the elbow
D. Between the larynx and sternocleidomastoid
B. Between the 5th and 6th rib at the left midclavicular line
Which lead is placed over the right sternum 4th intercostal space?
,A. Lead V1/C1
B. Lead I
C. Lead AVR
D. Lead MCI
A. V1/C1
Using the six second method of calculating heart rate you observe 4 R waves on the 6 second
strip. What is the heart rate?
A. 40 bpm
B. 70 bpm
C. 30 bpm
D. 50 bpm
A. 40 bpm
Where should you place the ground electrode for a patient who is on telemetry?
A. Upper right arm
B. Upper left arm
C. Left lower leg
D. Right lower leg
,D. Right lower leg
Where should you place V1 for a patient who have dextrocardia?
A. Left sternal border 4th ICS
B. Right sternal border 4th ICS
C. Left midclavicular space 5th ICS
D. Right midclavicular space 5th ICS
A. Left sternal border 4th ICS
What action should you take if a patient is upset that you cannot reveal the tracing results
A. I understand your frustration. The provider will give the results.
B. I'm sorry I am not trained to know what is on the strip.
C. Girl if you don't hold your horses
D. Some techs can read the tracing but cannot reveal results to the patients
D. Some techs can read the tracing but cannot reveal results to the patients
Which findings indicates myocardial infarction?
, A. Cyanosis
B. Facial Dropping
C. Arm Weakness
D. Aphasia
A. Cyanosis
What indicates ST depression and T wave inversion in multiple leads?
A. Myocardial Infarction
B. Myocardial Ischemia
C. Heart Block
D. Myocardial Injury
B. Myocardial Ischemia
Which would indicate an adverse reaction due to a stress test?
A. Oxygen saturation of 95%
B. Increase in BP 110/78 to 120/78
C. Sinus Tachycardia with regular R to R rhythm
D. Patient complains of tingling sensation in legs
