Test Bank for
Electrocardiography for
Healthcare Professionals 5th
Edition
by Kathryn A. Booth (Author), Thomas Edward
O'Brien (Author)
, Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Electrocardiography
Chapter 2 The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 3 The Electrocardiograph
Chapter 4 Performing An Ecg
Chapter 5 Rhythm Strip Interpretation And Sinus Rhythms
Chapter 6 Atrial Dysrhythmias
Chapter 7 Junctional Dysrhythmias
Chapter 8 Heart Block Dysrhythmias
Chapter 9 Ventricular Dysrhythmias
Chapter 10 Bundle Branch Block
Chapter 11 Pacemaker Rhythms
Chapter 12 Cardiac Stress Testing
Chapter 13 Ambulatory Monitoring
Chapter 14 Clinical Presentation And Management Of The Cardiac Patient
Chapter 15 Basic 12 Lead Ecg Interpretation
Questions with Answers and Rationales
Chapter 1: Role of the Electrocardiographer
Questions
1. What has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1918?
A. Cancer
B. Diabetes
C. Cardiovascular disease
D. Accidents
,2. What does the abbreviation CAD stand for?
A. Cold appendage disorder
B. Coronary application disease
C. Cerebral artery disease
D. Coronary artery disease
3. What does an electrocardiogram (ECG) primarily evaluate?
A. Electrical activity of the heart
B. Mechanical pumping action
C. Blood pressure readings
D. Oxygen saturation levels
4. Who invented the first electrocardiograph in 1903?
A. Sir Thomas Lewis
B. Wilhelm Einthoven
C. Thomas Edison
D. James Herrick
5. Which abbreviation represents myocardial infarction?
A. IM
B. HA
C. MI
D. MCI
6. An ECG technician should be able to:
A. Verify ECG accuracy
B. Recognize abnormal tracings
C. Prepare ECGs for physician review
D. All of the above
7. What is the main responsibility of an ECG monitor technician?
A. Observing ECG rhythms and reporting abnormalities
B. Assisting with invasive cardiac tests
C. Performing cardiac ultrasounds
D. Repairing telemetry equipment
8. A “stat” ECG is performed:
A. Yearly
B. Immediately
C. Early in the morning
D. Before surgery
9. Continuous ECG monitoring in a hospital setting is called:
A. Holter monitoring
B. Telemetry monitoring
C. Stress testing
D. Echocardiography
10. Which ECG test is routinely performed in a doctor’s office?
A. Treadmill stress test
, B. Holter monitor
C. 12-lead ECG
D. All of the above
11. Which symptoms indicate the use of a telemedicine monitor?
A. Palpitations
B. Chest pain
C. Dizziness
D. All of the above
12. Which device enables laypersons to assist during sudden cardiac arrest?
A. Telemedicine monitor
B. Pacemaker
C. 12-lead ECG
D. Automated external defibrillator (AED)
13. An ECG technician must have basic knowledge of:
A. Medical law and ethics
B. Patient safety and infection control
C. ECG procedures and equipment
D. All of the above
14. What is the best way to learn how to operate an ECG machine?
A. Ask a coworker
B. Refer to the machine’s instructions or reference card
C. Visit the manufacturer’s website
D. Practice on yourself
15. Standard precautions include:
A. Hand hygiene
B. Use of gloves
C. Gown, mask, and eye protection when needed
D. All of the above
16. If a patient asks questions after the ECG procedure is explained, you should:
A. Repeat and clarify the instructions
B. Ask the physician to explain
C. Continue with the ECG
D. Ask a coworker to explain
17. Ethics in healthcare are best defined as:
A. Enforced rules of conduct
B. Cultural values
C. Standards of right and wrong behavior
D. All of the above
18. HIPAA stands for:
A. Health Information Privacy and Availability Act
B. Health Insurance Professionals Accounting Act
Electrocardiography for
Healthcare Professionals 5th
Edition
by Kathryn A. Booth (Author), Thomas Edward
O'Brien (Author)
, Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Electrocardiography
Chapter 2 The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 3 The Electrocardiograph
Chapter 4 Performing An Ecg
Chapter 5 Rhythm Strip Interpretation And Sinus Rhythms
Chapter 6 Atrial Dysrhythmias
Chapter 7 Junctional Dysrhythmias
Chapter 8 Heart Block Dysrhythmias
Chapter 9 Ventricular Dysrhythmias
Chapter 10 Bundle Branch Block
Chapter 11 Pacemaker Rhythms
Chapter 12 Cardiac Stress Testing
Chapter 13 Ambulatory Monitoring
Chapter 14 Clinical Presentation And Management Of The Cardiac Patient
Chapter 15 Basic 12 Lead Ecg Interpretation
Questions with Answers and Rationales
Chapter 1: Role of the Electrocardiographer
Questions
1. What has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1918?
A. Cancer
B. Diabetes
C. Cardiovascular disease
D. Accidents
,2. What does the abbreviation CAD stand for?
A. Cold appendage disorder
B. Coronary application disease
C. Cerebral artery disease
D. Coronary artery disease
3. What does an electrocardiogram (ECG) primarily evaluate?
A. Electrical activity of the heart
B. Mechanical pumping action
C. Blood pressure readings
D. Oxygen saturation levels
4. Who invented the first electrocardiograph in 1903?
A. Sir Thomas Lewis
B. Wilhelm Einthoven
C. Thomas Edison
D. James Herrick
5. Which abbreviation represents myocardial infarction?
A. IM
B. HA
C. MI
D. MCI
6. An ECG technician should be able to:
A. Verify ECG accuracy
B. Recognize abnormal tracings
C. Prepare ECGs for physician review
D. All of the above
7. What is the main responsibility of an ECG monitor technician?
A. Observing ECG rhythms and reporting abnormalities
B. Assisting with invasive cardiac tests
C. Performing cardiac ultrasounds
D. Repairing telemetry equipment
8. A “stat” ECG is performed:
A. Yearly
B. Immediately
C. Early in the morning
D. Before surgery
9. Continuous ECG monitoring in a hospital setting is called:
A. Holter monitoring
B. Telemetry monitoring
C. Stress testing
D. Echocardiography
10. Which ECG test is routinely performed in a doctor’s office?
A. Treadmill stress test
, B. Holter monitor
C. 12-lead ECG
D. All of the above
11. Which symptoms indicate the use of a telemedicine monitor?
A. Palpitations
B. Chest pain
C. Dizziness
D. All of the above
12. Which device enables laypersons to assist during sudden cardiac arrest?
A. Telemedicine monitor
B. Pacemaker
C. 12-lead ECG
D. Automated external defibrillator (AED)
13. An ECG technician must have basic knowledge of:
A. Medical law and ethics
B. Patient safety and infection control
C. ECG procedures and equipment
D. All of the above
14. What is the best way to learn how to operate an ECG machine?
A. Ask a coworker
B. Refer to the machine’s instructions or reference card
C. Visit the manufacturer’s website
D. Practice on yourself
15. Standard precautions include:
A. Hand hygiene
B. Use of gloves
C. Gown, mask, and eye protection when needed
D. All of the above
16. If a patient asks questions after the ECG procedure is explained, you should:
A. Repeat and clarify the instructions
B. Ask the physician to explain
C. Continue with the ECG
D. Ask a coworker to explain
17. Ethics in healthcare are best defined as:
A. Enforced rules of conduct
B. Cultural values
C. Standards of right and wrong behavior
D. All of the above
18. HIPAA stands for:
A. Health Information Privacy and Availability Act
B. Health Insurance Professionals Accounting Act
