EKG EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
in a patient with a heart that deviates to the right of the sternum, the
ECG technician should place the precordial leads in which of the following
positions? ( correct
answers ) left to right
Lead 2 records the tracing between which of the following limbs ( correct
answers ) right arm, left leg
the physician orders an ECG on a patient with severe burns on his left arm.
Which of the following alternate placements should the ECG technician use?
( correct
answers
) all upper limb leads symmetrically placed as close to the original site as
possible
prior to an ECG a patient informs the ECG technician that he often
experiences orthopnea. How should the technician prepare this patient for
the ECG procedure?
( correct answers )
position the patient in the semi-Fowlers position
which of the following should the ECG technician check and reapply first
when multiple artifacts appear in Leads I and II?( correct answers ) right
arm
prior to transmitting any ECG report to a patients EMR/EHR or chart,
which of the following should the ECG technician do? ( correct
answers ) eliminate artifacts, ensure correct ICD codes were used,
ensure all patient information is correct
which of the following should the ECG technician tell a patient who is
preparing to wear a Holter monitor ( correct answers ) avoid close contact
with other electrical devices
if the RA-LA sensors are reversed on a patient, the ECG will record a
downward deflection in ( correct answers ) Lead I
while performing an ECG on a patient, electrodes keep falling off. Which of
the following should the ECG technician do? ( correct answers ) place tape
over electrodes, clean the skin with 70% isopropyl
modified electrode placement is necessary for which of the
following special circumstances ( correct answers )
amputated limb
in prepping for placement of a 24-hour Holter monitor, how should the ECG
technician instruct the patient( correct answers ) do not use a hair dryer
while wearing the monitor
which of the following is included in the ECG technicians scope of practice
, while monitoring a stress test on a 56-year-old male, the ECG technician
should stop the test when the ( correct answers ) physician
recognizes asymptomatic heart rhythm changes
improper grounding of the ECG during set up is most likely to result in
( correct answers ) alternating current artifact
a patient with the left arm amputated comes in for an ECG. Which of the
following is the proper placement for the left arm lead on this patient?
( correct answers ) as close to the site as possible but higher on the limb
and in a similar position
a somatic tremor on an ECG strip can be identified by ( correct answers )
irregularly paced, jagged peaks
the ECG technician is performing a 12 lead ECG on a patient and notices
that lead III does not appear on the tracing. which of the following actions
should the technician take? ( correct answers ) check for loose wire,
reconnect, and repeat tracing
a patient with Parkinson's disease comes in for an ECG with noticeably
sever tremors. Which of the following should the ECG technician do to
ensure a proper reading
( correct answers )
have the patient slide their hands under their buttocks
a patient arrives late after witnessing an auto accident. In preparation for
running the patients ECG, the technician notes an increased anxiety level.
Which of the following should the technician do? ( correct answers )
speak clearly and softly to the patient, allow for the
patient to relax, document the patients state in the report
artifact is present in the ECG recording. Which of the following actions
should the ECG technician take to correct the artifact? ( correct
answers ) remind the patient to not move, use a
grounded electrical outlet, keep the patient warm
the ECG tech is performing an ECG on a patient who is obese, and a
wandering baseline is present. Which of the following actions should the
technician take
( correct answers ) ensure the new electrodes and clean clips are used,
ensure good skin protection
a patient with dyspnea comes in for an ECG. In which of the following
positions should the patient be placed for the procedure ( correct
answers ) semi-fowlers
which of the following actions should the ECG tech make to ensure proper
monitoring of a patient during a stress test? ( correct answers ) instruct the
patient to report any symptoms, measure blood pressure and heart rate
frequently, observe facial expressions-skin color and perspiration
ANSWERS 2025
in a patient with a heart that deviates to the right of the sternum, the
ECG technician should place the precordial leads in which of the following
positions? ( correct
answers ) left to right
Lead 2 records the tracing between which of the following limbs ( correct
answers ) right arm, left leg
the physician orders an ECG on a patient with severe burns on his left arm.
Which of the following alternate placements should the ECG technician use?
( correct
answers
) all upper limb leads symmetrically placed as close to the original site as
possible
prior to an ECG a patient informs the ECG technician that he often
experiences orthopnea. How should the technician prepare this patient for
the ECG procedure?
( correct answers )
position the patient in the semi-Fowlers position
which of the following should the ECG technician check and reapply first
when multiple artifacts appear in Leads I and II?( correct answers ) right
arm
prior to transmitting any ECG report to a patients EMR/EHR or chart,
which of the following should the ECG technician do? ( correct
answers ) eliminate artifacts, ensure correct ICD codes were used,
ensure all patient information is correct
which of the following should the ECG technician tell a patient who is
preparing to wear a Holter monitor ( correct answers ) avoid close contact
with other electrical devices
if the RA-LA sensors are reversed on a patient, the ECG will record a
downward deflection in ( correct answers ) Lead I
while performing an ECG on a patient, electrodes keep falling off. Which of
the following should the ECG technician do? ( correct answers ) place tape
over electrodes, clean the skin with 70% isopropyl
modified electrode placement is necessary for which of the
following special circumstances ( correct answers )
amputated limb
in prepping for placement of a 24-hour Holter monitor, how should the ECG
technician instruct the patient( correct answers ) do not use a hair dryer
while wearing the monitor
which of the following is included in the ECG technicians scope of practice
, while monitoring a stress test on a 56-year-old male, the ECG technician
should stop the test when the ( correct answers ) physician
recognizes asymptomatic heart rhythm changes
improper grounding of the ECG during set up is most likely to result in
( correct answers ) alternating current artifact
a patient with the left arm amputated comes in for an ECG. Which of the
following is the proper placement for the left arm lead on this patient?
( correct answers ) as close to the site as possible but higher on the limb
and in a similar position
a somatic tremor on an ECG strip can be identified by ( correct answers )
irregularly paced, jagged peaks
the ECG technician is performing a 12 lead ECG on a patient and notices
that lead III does not appear on the tracing. which of the following actions
should the technician take? ( correct answers ) check for loose wire,
reconnect, and repeat tracing
a patient with Parkinson's disease comes in for an ECG with noticeably
sever tremors. Which of the following should the ECG technician do to
ensure a proper reading
( correct answers )
have the patient slide their hands under their buttocks
a patient arrives late after witnessing an auto accident. In preparation for
running the patients ECG, the technician notes an increased anxiety level.
Which of the following should the technician do? ( correct answers )
speak clearly and softly to the patient, allow for the
patient to relax, document the patients state in the report
artifact is present in the ECG recording. Which of the following actions
should the ECG technician take to correct the artifact? ( correct
answers ) remind the patient to not move, use a
grounded electrical outlet, keep the patient warm
the ECG tech is performing an ECG on a patient who is obese, and a
wandering baseline is present. Which of the following actions should the
technician take
( correct answers ) ensure the new electrodes and clean clips are used,
ensure good skin protection
a patient with dyspnea comes in for an ECG. In which of the following
positions should the patient be placed for the procedure ( correct
answers ) semi-fowlers
which of the following actions should the ECG tech make to ensure proper
monitoring of a patient during a stress test? ( correct answers ) instruct the
patient to report any symptoms, measure blood pressure and heart rate
frequently, observe facial expressions-skin color and perspiration
