EKG NHA Test Questions and Answers |Fall 2026/2027 Update
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Question 1
An EKG technician is performing a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient who has a below-the-knee amputation of the left leg.
The technician should modify and document the lead placement for this patient in which of the following ways?
1. Eliminate placing the lower extremity limb leads entirely.
2. Place the left lower extremity lead on the upper abdomen.
3. Place the lower left extremity lead on the left groin.
4. Place the lower left extremity lead on the right lower leg.
Correct Answer
Answer: 3. Place the lower left extremity lead on the left groin.
Question 2
The R-R interval on a patient tracing has five large boxes. Which of the following is the patient's heart rate?
Correct Answer
300/5 = 60/min
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,Question 3
An EKG technician is preparing to transport a patient for an EKG. The patient is prescribed droplet precautions. Which of
the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should the technician apply to the patient?
1. Gloves
2. Gown
3. Simple face mask
4. N95 respirator
Correct Answer
Answer: 3. Simple face mask
Question 4
Which of the following is used to ensure the EKG machine is working properly?
1. Calibration
2. Gain
3. Artificial filter
4. Speed
Correct Answer
Answer: 1. Calibration
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, Question 5
An EKG technician is working with a patient who has a below-the-knee amputation of the left leg. In which of the following
locations should the technician place the right leg electrode?
1. On the lower right foot
2. On the lower right abdomen
3. On the left torso
Correct Answer
Answer: 2. On the lower right abdomen
Question 6
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?
1. Rales
2. Hypoxemia
3. Hemoptysis
4. Orthopnea
Correct Answer
Answer: 2. Hypoxemia
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| 100% Correct
Question 1
An EKG technician is performing a standard 12-lead EKG for a patient who has a below-the-knee amputation of the left leg.
The technician should modify and document the lead placement for this patient in which of the following ways?
1. Eliminate placing the lower extremity limb leads entirely.
2. Place the left lower extremity lead on the upper abdomen.
3. Place the lower left extremity lead on the left groin.
4. Place the lower left extremity lead on the right lower leg.
Correct Answer
Answer: 3. Place the lower left extremity lead on the left groin.
Question 2
The R-R interval on a patient tracing has five large boxes. Which of the following is the patient's heart rate?
Correct Answer
300/5 = 60/min
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,Question 3
An EKG technician is preparing to transport a patient for an EKG. The patient is prescribed droplet precautions. Which of
the following personal protective equipment (PPE) should the technician apply to the patient?
1. Gloves
2. Gown
3. Simple face mask
4. N95 respirator
Correct Answer
Answer: 3. Simple face mask
Question 4
Which of the following is used to ensure the EKG machine is working properly?
1. Calibration
2. Gain
3. Artificial filter
4. Speed
Correct Answer
Answer: 1. Calibration
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, Question 5
An EKG technician is working with a patient who has a below-the-knee amputation of the left leg. In which of the following
locations should the technician place the right leg electrode?
1. On the lower right foot
2. On the lower right abdomen
3. On the left torso
Correct Answer
Answer: 2. On the lower right abdomen
Question 6
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?
1. Rales
2. Hypoxemia
3. Hemoptysis
4. Orthopnea
Correct Answer
Answer: 2. Hypoxemia
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