NHA CET DRILLS EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.A patient tells the CET he underwent coronary artery bypass grafting 2 years ago.
This is an example of which of the following types of history? - ANSWERS✔-
surgical
\.What is the reference range for an adult's resting heart rate? - ANSWERS✔-60 to
100 bpm
\.What about protected health information is correct? - ANSWERS✔-It can be
shared with the patient and staff directly taking care of the patient.
\.What illustrates that the patient understands Holter monitor procedures? -
ANSWERS✔-"I must not get the Holter monitor wet at any time."
\.What illustrates the need for further patient education? - ANSWERS✔-"I can
wear jeans and boots for my stress test."
\.Which of the following statements is correct?
•The stress test is an invasive procedure.
,•The stress test often causes cardiac arrest.
•PHI is shared with everyone who treats a patient.
•The stress test is a safe procedure. - ANSWERS✔-The stress test is a safe
procedure
\.Which of the following is the expected reference range for an adult's respiratory
rate at rest?
4 to 6/min
12 to 20/min
20 to 30/min
60 to 100/min - ANSWERS✔-20 to 20/min
\.Which of the following is a sign of cardiovascular compromise?
Cyanosis
Nausea
, Headache
Shortness of breath - ANSWERS✔-Cyanosis
\.While acquiring a standard 12-lead EKG, a CET notices the patient stops
breathing and has no pulse. What should the CET do first?
Call for help and begin CPR.
Assess the patient's respirations.
Interpret the EKG tracing.
Defibrillate the patient. - ANSWERS✔-Call for help and begin CPR
\.Which of the following is the expected reference range for an infant's resting
heart rate?
12 to 20/min
20 to 30/min
60 to 100/min
COMPLETE WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
\.A patient tells the CET he underwent coronary artery bypass grafting 2 years ago.
This is an example of which of the following types of history? - ANSWERS✔-
surgical
\.What is the reference range for an adult's resting heart rate? - ANSWERS✔-60 to
100 bpm
\.What about protected health information is correct? - ANSWERS✔-It can be
shared with the patient and staff directly taking care of the patient.
\.What illustrates that the patient understands Holter monitor procedures? -
ANSWERS✔-"I must not get the Holter monitor wet at any time."
\.What illustrates the need for further patient education? - ANSWERS✔-"I can
wear jeans and boots for my stress test."
\.Which of the following statements is correct?
•The stress test is an invasive procedure.
,•The stress test often causes cardiac arrest.
•PHI is shared with everyone who treats a patient.
•The stress test is a safe procedure. - ANSWERS✔-The stress test is a safe
procedure
\.Which of the following is the expected reference range for an adult's respiratory
rate at rest?
4 to 6/min
12 to 20/min
20 to 30/min
60 to 100/min - ANSWERS✔-20 to 20/min
\.Which of the following is a sign of cardiovascular compromise?
Cyanosis
Nausea
, Headache
Shortness of breath - ANSWERS✔-Cyanosis
\.While acquiring a standard 12-lead EKG, a CET notices the patient stops
breathing and has no pulse. What should the CET do first?
Call for help and begin CPR.
Assess the patient's respirations.
Interpret the EKG tracing.
Defibrillate the patient. - ANSWERS✔-Call for help and begin CPR
\.Which of the following is the expected reference range for an infant's resting
heart rate?
12 to 20/min
20 to 30/min
60 to 100/min
