NCCT CMA Exam Review (EKG) Exam Solved Correctly To
Score A+
1. After performing an EKG, the medical assistant
notices D wandering baselines in the precordial
leads. Which of the following is the most
appropriate next step?
A) replace electrodes on the limb leads
B) make sure that all electronics are off in the room
C)run the EKG again
D) re-evaluate the chest leads
2. While performing an EKG on a patient, electrodes
keep A, C falling off. Which of the following should
the technician do?
A) place tape over the wires of the electrodes
B) clean the skin with soap and water
C)clean the skin with 70% isopropyl
D) reposition the electrodes
3. To prevent wandering baseline artifact, the medical D
assistant should ensure the patient is
A) positioned with their hands under the buttocks
B) reminded not to move during the procedure
C)move away from the wall if in hospital bed
D) cleansed with alcohol prep pads
4. A series of small uniform spikes on the EKG paper most
D
likely represents
A) wandering baseline
B) somatic tremors
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, NCCT CMA Exam Review (EKG) Exam Solved Correctly To
Score A+
C)interrupted baseline
D) AC interference
2/
8
Score A+
1. After performing an EKG, the medical assistant
notices D wandering baselines in the precordial
leads. Which of the following is the most
appropriate next step?
A) replace electrodes on the limb leads
B) make sure that all electronics are off in the room
C)run the EKG again
D) re-evaluate the chest leads
2. While performing an EKG on a patient, electrodes
keep A, C falling off. Which of the following should
the technician do?
A) place tape over the wires of the electrodes
B) clean the skin with soap and water
C)clean the skin with 70% isopropyl
D) reposition the electrodes
3. To prevent wandering baseline artifact, the medical D
assistant should ensure the patient is
A) positioned with their hands under the buttocks
B) reminded not to move during the procedure
C)move away from the wall if in hospital bed
D) cleansed with alcohol prep pads
4. A series of small uniform spikes on the EKG paper most
D
likely represents
A) wandering baseline
B) somatic tremors
1/
8
, NCCT CMA Exam Review (EKG) Exam Solved Correctly To
Score A+
C)interrupted baseline
D) AC interference
2/
8
