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What action should the technician instruct the patient to take if any electrodes become
loose during at-home use of an ambulatory monitor? - ANSWER Apply surgical tape to
the electrodes to keep them in place
Which leads record activity of the inferior wall of the left ventricle? - ANSWER Leads III
and AVF
What rhythm is characterized by absent P waves, wide QRS complexes, and a ventricular rate
between 20-40/mins? - ANSWER Idioventricular rhythm
What leads record electrical activity of the lateral wall of the left ventricle? -
ANSWER Leads I, V6, AVL, and V5
In which locations should the EKG technician place the electrodes for a 3-lead ambulatory
monitor? - ANSWER on the right shoulder, the left shoulder, and the left abdomen
An EKG technician is performing a stress test for a patient. What changes indicate that the
patient is beginning to show signs of myocardial ischemia? - ANSWER Depressed ST
segment
What leads are bipolar? - ANSWER Leads I, II, and III
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,What is the expected reference range for respiratory rate of a newborn patient? -
ANSWER 30-49/min
An EKG technician is providing instructions for a patient who is scheduled for an exercise
stress test. What instructions should technician include? - ANSWER "You should avoid
wearing shoes with high heels for this test."
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. What statement should
the technician make before this test? - ANSWER "This procedure requires informed
consent."
What is the final step when applying a Holter monitor? - ANSWER Document the
procedure in the patient's health record
An EKG technician prior to an exercise stress test. What statement by the patient indicates
an understanding of the preparation? - ANSWER "I can smoke the night before the
exam."
A patient has a prescription to wear a Holter monitor for 24 hrs. What statement made by
the patient indicates an understanding of home care instructions? - ANSWER "I should
record spontaneous symptoms unrelated to an activity."
After turning on the AED and attaching the AED to the patient, what should be done next? -
ANSWER Stand clear from the patient and allow the AED to analyze
In a healthy adult patient, what is the expected shape and direction of the P wave in lead II?
- ANSWER rounded and upright
What statement should an EKG technician include when preparing a patient for an upcoming
exercise stress test? - ANSWER "Refrain from caffeine, smoking, or alcohol for at least
3 hours prior to the test."
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, What lead is created between the left arm and left leg? - ANSWER Lead III
What speed setting should the technician use for a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient
experiencing an accelerated junctional rhythm? - ANSWER 25mm/second
(a patient experiencing accelerated junctional rhythm has a heart rate of 60-100 min)
An EKG technician is called to the emergency department to perform a standard 12-Lead
EKG on a patient. When the technician arrives, the patient is attached to a 5-lead monitor.
What action should the technician take? - ANSWER Remove the electrodes for the 5-
lead monitor before attaching the electrodes for the 12-lead EKG
The sinus arrest is considered a medical emergency when the arrest reaches what duration?
- ANSWER 6 seconds
What is the best method for an EKG technician to use when removing hair from electrode
placement? - ANSWER Clippers
What electrode is placed to the right of the patients sternum at the fourth intercostal space?
- ANSWER Lead V1
What three leads are placed at the same horizontal level? - ANSWER Leads V4, V5, and
V6
An interrupted baseline is most likely cased by______ - ANSWER Lead corrosion
How should electrodes be explained to a pediatric patient? - ANSWER Stickers
How should a patient be prepared for a scheduled 12- lead EKG? - ANSWER Use an
alcohol pad to cleanse the electrode placement sites
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CORRECT = 100
100
INCORRECT=0
STUDY MATERIALS.......DESIGNED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
1
, SPOTLIGHT 1
CORRECT WELL DETAILED ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE!!!!!!2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
What action should the technician instruct the patient to take if any electrodes become
loose during at-home use of an ambulatory monitor? - ANSWER Apply surgical tape to
the electrodes to keep them in place
Which leads record activity of the inferior wall of the left ventricle? - ANSWER Leads III
and AVF
What rhythm is characterized by absent P waves, wide QRS complexes, and a ventricular rate
between 20-40/mins? - ANSWER Idioventricular rhythm
What leads record electrical activity of the lateral wall of the left ventricle? -
ANSWER Leads I, V6, AVL, and V5
In which locations should the EKG technician place the electrodes for a 3-lead ambulatory
monitor? - ANSWER on the right shoulder, the left shoulder, and the left abdomen
An EKG technician is performing a stress test for a patient. What changes indicate that the
patient is beginning to show signs of myocardial ischemia? - ANSWER Depressed ST
segment
What leads are bipolar? - ANSWER Leads I, II, and III
2
,What is the expected reference range for respiratory rate of a newborn patient? -
ANSWER 30-49/min
An EKG technician is providing instructions for a patient who is scheduled for an exercise
stress test. What instructions should technician include? - ANSWER "You should avoid
wearing shoes with high heels for this test."
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. What statement should
the technician make before this test? - ANSWER "This procedure requires informed
consent."
What is the final step when applying a Holter monitor? - ANSWER Document the
procedure in the patient's health record
An EKG technician prior to an exercise stress test. What statement by the patient indicates
an understanding of the preparation? - ANSWER "I can smoke the night before the
exam."
A patient has a prescription to wear a Holter monitor for 24 hrs. What statement made by
the patient indicates an understanding of home care instructions? - ANSWER "I should
record spontaneous symptoms unrelated to an activity."
After turning on the AED and attaching the AED to the patient, what should be done next? -
ANSWER Stand clear from the patient and allow the AED to analyze
In a healthy adult patient, what is the expected shape and direction of the P wave in lead II?
- ANSWER rounded and upright
What statement should an EKG technician include when preparing a patient for an upcoming
exercise stress test? - ANSWER "Refrain from caffeine, smoking, or alcohol for at least
3 hours prior to the test."
3
, What lead is created between the left arm and left leg? - ANSWER Lead III
What speed setting should the technician use for a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient
experiencing an accelerated junctional rhythm? - ANSWER 25mm/second
(a patient experiencing accelerated junctional rhythm has a heart rate of 60-100 min)
An EKG technician is called to the emergency department to perform a standard 12-Lead
EKG on a patient. When the technician arrives, the patient is attached to a 5-lead monitor.
What action should the technician take? - ANSWER Remove the electrodes for the 5-
lead monitor before attaching the electrodes for the 12-lead EKG
The sinus arrest is considered a medical emergency when the arrest reaches what duration?
- ANSWER 6 seconds
What is the best method for an EKG technician to use when removing hair from electrode
placement? - ANSWER Clippers
What electrode is placed to the right of the patients sternum at the fourth intercostal space?
- ANSWER Lead V1
What three leads are placed at the same horizontal level? - ANSWER Leads V4, V5, and
V6
An interrupted baseline is most likely cased by______ - ANSWER Lead corrosion
How should electrodes be explained to a pediatric patient? - ANSWER Stickers
How should a patient be prepared for a scheduled 12- lead EKG? - ANSWER Use an
alcohol pad to cleanse the electrode placement sites
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