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The presence of which of the following on an EKG tracing can indicate a previous
myocardial infarction?
Pathologic Q waves
When placing electrodes on the patients for telemetry, in which of the following locations
should an EKG technician place the ground electrode?
On the right lower leg
Which of the following patient findings indicates myocardial infarctions?
Cyanosis
Which of the following terms describes an EKG technician writing defamatory comments
in a patient's chart?
Libel
Which of the following electrodes is used to create leads 1, 2, and aVR?
Right arm
An EKG technician working at a central monitoring station notes that a patient has a
rhythm of ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the technician
take first?
Notify a licensed practitioner to evaluate the patient
An EKG technician eliminates an artifact on a 3-lead EKG tracing by plugging
the machine into a different wall outlet. Which of the following cause the artifact?
AC interference
An EKG technician is monitoring a patient who is undergoing an exercise stress test.
Which of the following findings should indicate to the technician that the patient is
experiencing an adverse reaction?
Report of tingling sensations in the lower extremities
,An EKG technician hears another staff member making derogatory comments about
a patient's appearance. This is an example of which of the following torts?
Slander
An EKG technician is reviewing a tracing for a patient who has a ventricular pacemaker.
Which of the following rhythm patterns should the technician expect after a pacing spike?
Wide QRS interval
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the
following is the correct placement for lead V4?
The fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
In which of the following locations should an EKG technician place the leads for a
resting EKG tracing for a patient who is an immobile fetal position?
On the patient's back
Which of the following leads is created when an EKG technician places the electrode to
the right of the patient's sternum at the forth intercostal space?
Lead V1
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes to a patient for a standard 12 lead
EKG. Which of the following methods should the technician use to prepare the patient for
application of the electrodes
Use a razor or clippers to remove the patient's hair
An EKG technician obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 88% from a patient. Which of
the following terms should the technician use to describe the patient's condition?
Hypoxemia
An EKG technician should recognize that a rhythm strip should be at least how
many seconds long to accurately identify rate and rhythm
6 seconds
An EKG technician notes that the QRS complex is too tall to fit on the EKG paper.
What action should the technician take?
, Change the gain control to 5mm/mV
An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test to evaluate a patient for coronary
vascular disease. Which of the following actions should technician take regarding this
procedure?
Report unexpected dysrhythmias during the test
Which of the following responses should an EKG technician make to a patient in an
outpatient clinic who is upset that the technician cannot share the result of the tracing?
"I understand your frustration. My role as the technician is to conduct the test correctly. The
provider is qualified to interpret the results."
An EKG technician should follow which of the following recommendations
regarding infection control practices in health care setting?
Remove the soiled gloves prior to touching uncontaminated surfaces
Using the 6 Second method calculate the approximate ventricular rate in the tracing below
40/min
Count the number of complete complexes, then multiply by 10.
During an exercise stress test, an EKG technician notices that the patient appears to
be hyperventilating. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?
Check the patient's respiratory rate
In a healthy adult patient, which of the following is the expected shape and direction of
the P wave in lead 2?
Rounded and upright
An EKG technician is speaking with a patient on the phone. The patient is wearing
a Holter Monitor and reports severe chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of
the following actions should the technician take?
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The presence of which of the following on an EKG tracing can indicate a previous
myocardial infarction?
Pathologic Q waves
When placing electrodes on the patients for telemetry, in which of the following locations
should an EKG technician place the ground electrode?
On the right lower leg
Which of the following patient findings indicates myocardial infarctions?
Cyanosis
Which of the following terms describes an EKG technician writing defamatory comments
in a patient's chart?
Libel
Which of the following electrodes is used to create leads 1, 2, and aVR?
Right arm
An EKG technician working at a central monitoring station notes that a patient has a
rhythm of ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the technician
take first?
Notify a licensed practitioner to evaluate the patient
An EKG technician eliminates an artifact on a 3-lead EKG tracing by plugging
the machine into a different wall outlet. Which of the following cause the artifact?
AC interference
An EKG technician is monitoring a patient who is undergoing an exercise stress test.
Which of the following findings should indicate to the technician that the patient is
experiencing an adverse reaction?
Report of tingling sensations in the lower extremities
,An EKG technician hears another staff member making derogatory comments about
a patient's appearance. This is an example of which of the following torts?
Slander
An EKG technician is reviewing a tracing for a patient who has a ventricular pacemaker.
Which of the following rhythm patterns should the technician expect after a pacing spike?
Wide QRS interval
An EKG technician is preparing a patient for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the
following is the correct placement for lead V4?
The fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
In which of the following locations should an EKG technician place the leads for a
resting EKG tracing for a patient who is an immobile fetal position?
On the patient's back
Which of the following leads is created when an EKG technician places the electrode to
the right of the patient's sternum at the forth intercostal space?
Lead V1
An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes to a patient for a standard 12 lead
EKG. Which of the following methods should the technician use to prepare the patient for
application of the electrodes
Use a razor or clippers to remove the patient's hair
An EKG technician obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 88% from a patient. Which of
the following terms should the technician use to describe the patient's condition?
Hypoxemia
An EKG technician should recognize that a rhythm strip should be at least how
many seconds long to accurately identify rate and rhythm
6 seconds
An EKG technician notes that the QRS complex is too tall to fit on the EKG paper.
What action should the technician take?
, Change the gain control to 5mm/mV
An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test to evaluate a patient for coronary
vascular disease. Which of the following actions should technician take regarding this
procedure?
Report unexpected dysrhythmias during the test
Which of the following responses should an EKG technician make to a patient in an
outpatient clinic who is upset that the technician cannot share the result of the tracing?
"I understand your frustration. My role as the technician is to conduct the test correctly. The
provider is qualified to interpret the results."
An EKG technician should follow which of the following recommendations
regarding infection control practices in health care setting?
Remove the soiled gloves prior to touching uncontaminated surfaces
Using the 6 Second method calculate the approximate ventricular rate in the tracing below
40/min
Count the number of complete complexes, then multiply by 10.
During an exercise stress test, an EKG technician notices that the patient appears to
be hyperventilating. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?
Check the patient's respiratory rate
In a healthy adult patient, which of the following is the expected shape and direction of
the P wave in lead 2?
Rounded and upright
An EKG technician is speaking with a patient on the phone. The patient is wearing
a Holter Monitor and reports severe chest pain and shortness of breath. Which of
the following actions should the technician take?
