MODULE #2 EKG ACQUISITION (QUIZ NOTES)
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Following best practices, how frequently should an EKG technician disinfect
lead wires and clips? Answer - After each use
An EKG technician should recognize that which of the following can result in an
interrupted baseline on the patient's EKG tracing? Answer - Corroded lead
wires
An EKG technician should identify that which of the following patient
conditions during stress testing would require emergency intervention by the
technician? Answer - Syncope
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG. In which of
the following locations should the technician place the electrode for lead V1?
Answer - Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border.
An EKG technician is preparing to apply leads to a patient who is scheduled for
a 5-lead Holter monitoring. In which of the following locations should the
technician apply the ground electrode? Answer - Right lower abdomen
An EKG technician is performing a 12-lead EKG for a patient who has
dextrocardia. In which of the following locations should the technician place
the electrode for lead V5? Answer - Right anterior axillary line, fifth intercostal
space.
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
Following best practices, how frequently should an EKG technician disinfect
lead wires and clips? Answer - After each use
An EKG technician should recognize that which of the following can result in an
interrupted baseline on the patient's EKG tracing? Answer - Corroded lead
wires
An EKG technician should identify that which of the following patient
conditions during stress testing would require emergency intervention by the
technician? Answer - Syncope
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG. In which of
the following locations should the technician place the electrode for lead V1?
Answer - Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border.
An EKG technician is preparing to apply leads to a patient who is scheduled for
a 5-lead Holter monitoring. In which of the following locations should the
technician apply the ground electrode? Answer - Right lower abdomen
An EKG technician is performing a 12-lead EKG for a patient who has
dextrocardia. In which of the following locations should the technician place
the electrode for lead V5? Answer - Right anterior axillary line, fifth intercostal
space.
