CERTIFIED EKG TECHNICIAN (CET)
EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT
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Which of the following lead groups represent Einthoven's Triangle? - correct answer ✔✔Leads I,
II, and III
A CET has performed an EKG on a patient. Which of the following actions by the CET would
protect the patient's health information in accordance with HIPAA ? - correct answer ✔✔Hand-
delivering the EKG to the patient's physician
Which of the following methods for calculating a patients heart rate from the EKG is correct ? -
correct answer ✔✔Divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves
Which of the following arteries is the preferred site for measuring heart rate in an adult patient
after a stress test ? - correct answer ✔✔Radial
Which of the following rhythms is characterized by upright P waves, narrow QRS complexes, and
a ventricular rate between 60 and 100/min ? - correct answer ✔✔Sinus rhythm
A technician is preparing a patient for a 12-lead EKG. Which of the following is the correct
placement for lead V4 ? - correct answer ✔✔The 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line
What lead is created by the placement of the electrode located to the right of the patient's
sternum at the 4th intercostal space ? - correct answer ✔✔V1
, While performing a treadmill stress test on a patient, the CET observes peaked, hyperacute, and
broad-based T waves and convex ST segments. The CET should identify these findings as ? -
correct answer ✔✔Signs of myocardial ischemia
Which of the following EKG changes is associated with myocardial injury ? - correct answer
✔✔ST segment elevation
While performing a stress test, the patient complains of heaviness on his chest and becomes
diaphoretic. These are signs and symptoms of which of the folloing conditions ? - correct answer
✔✔Myocardial Infarction
The QRS complex is too tall to fit on the EKG paper. Which of the following actions should be
taken by the EKG technician ? - correct answer ✔✔Change the gain control to 1/2
Which of the following modifications may be made to lead placement when recording a
standard 12-lead EKG on a 2 year old patient ? - correct answer ✔✔Move the limb leads to the
torso
When performing an EKG on an infant, where should the technician place the electrode for lead
V3R ? - correct answer ✔✔Between V2 and V4 on the right side of the chest
An EKG technician has just provided patient education prior to a stress test. Which of the
following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the preparation ? -
correct answer ✔✔" I may smoke the night before the exam."
A patient is experiencing a change of respiratory cycle and variations in vagal tone. Which of the
following irregularities does this indicate ? - correct answer ✔✔Sinus arrhythmia
A technician is performing an EKG in a hospital setting. The patient becomes unresponsive,
stops breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which of the following would be the first
appropriate step ? - correct answer ✔✔Start chest compressions
EXAM QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED 100% COMPLETE
Which of the following lead groups represent Einthoven's Triangle? - correct answer ✔✔Leads I,
II, and III
A CET has performed an EKG on a patient. Which of the following actions by the CET would
protect the patient's health information in accordance with HIPAA ? - correct answer ✔✔Hand-
delivering the EKG to the patient's physician
Which of the following methods for calculating a patients heart rate from the EKG is correct ? -
correct answer ✔✔Divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves
Which of the following arteries is the preferred site for measuring heart rate in an adult patient
after a stress test ? - correct answer ✔✔Radial
Which of the following rhythms is characterized by upright P waves, narrow QRS complexes, and
a ventricular rate between 60 and 100/min ? - correct answer ✔✔Sinus rhythm
A technician is preparing a patient for a 12-lead EKG. Which of the following is the correct
placement for lead V4 ? - correct answer ✔✔The 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line
What lead is created by the placement of the electrode located to the right of the patient's
sternum at the 4th intercostal space ? - correct answer ✔✔V1
, While performing a treadmill stress test on a patient, the CET observes peaked, hyperacute, and
broad-based T waves and convex ST segments. The CET should identify these findings as ? -
correct answer ✔✔Signs of myocardial ischemia
Which of the following EKG changes is associated with myocardial injury ? - correct answer
✔✔ST segment elevation
While performing a stress test, the patient complains of heaviness on his chest and becomes
diaphoretic. These are signs and symptoms of which of the folloing conditions ? - correct answer
✔✔Myocardial Infarction
The QRS complex is too tall to fit on the EKG paper. Which of the following actions should be
taken by the EKG technician ? - correct answer ✔✔Change the gain control to 1/2
Which of the following modifications may be made to lead placement when recording a
standard 12-lead EKG on a 2 year old patient ? - correct answer ✔✔Move the limb leads to the
torso
When performing an EKG on an infant, where should the technician place the electrode for lead
V3R ? - correct answer ✔✔Between V2 and V4 on the right side of the chest
An EKG technician has just provided patient education prior to a stress test. Which of the
following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the preparation ? -
correct answer ✔✔" I may smoke the night before the exam."
A patient is experiencing a change of respiratory cycle and variations in vagal tone. Which of the
following irregularities does this indicate ? - correct answer ✔✔Sinus arrhythmia
A technician is performing an EKG in a hospital setting. The patient becomes unresponsive,
stops breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which of the following would be the first
appropriate step ? - correct answer ✔✔Start chest compressions
