HCB Cardiology Exam 2025: Holter, Cardiac, & Event Monitor Technician Practice Test

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HCB CARDIOLOGY EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL

EXAM| COMPLETE 260 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

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A tourniquet can be used to assist in the treatment of What?

.....ANSWER..... Above and below the wound site

Pressure dressing should be ___ to accomplish it's goal of

applying pressure to the wound, but it should not cut off ____

circulation. .....ANSWER..... Snug, distal

If blood is noted on the pressure dressing what do apply the

wound with? .....ANSWER..... apply bulky dressing over the

wound

If bleeding continues, what do you prefer to? .....ANSWER.....

tourniquet

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what is a device that closes all blood flow to an extremity?

.....ANSWER..... Tourniquet

A tourniquet can be used to assist in the treatment of What?

.....ANSWER..... amputation

140) Apply the tourniquet directly over a joint. (T/F)

.....ANSWER..... F

141) How far above a wound should you apply a tourniquet?

.....ANSWER..... 2 inches above the bleeding wound

142) Tourniquet improvised from other materials should be at

least how many inches wide and how thick ? .....ANSWER..... At

least two inches wide and several layers thick

143) A narrow material such as a rope or wire should not be

used as a tourniquet and why ? .....ANSWER..... It can cut into the

skin

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144) Once a tourniquet is applied, do not remove or loosen it

unless directed by a medical direction. (T/F) .....ANSWER..... T

145) Where should you place a tourniquet? .....ANSWER.....

Always between the wound and the heart

146) How should you tightening a tourniquet? .....ANSWER..... To

when the bleeding is under control

147) If one tourniquet isn't enough. A second tourniquet is apply

how far above the first? .....ANSWER..... Proximal to the first

148) Definitive treatment for internal bleeding can only take

place where? .....ANSWER..... In a hospital setting

149) Who must be considered serious and warrant immediate

transport to the hospital? .....ANSWER..... Patients with suspected

internal bleeding

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150) what are some secondary assessment for shock?

.....ANSWER..... Obtain vitals, IV, Transport to the closest facility,

reassess frequently, and reassure.

151) what is a goal of reducing the etiology of the shock and

important precipitating factors? .....ANSWER..... Standard

medical history

152) ____________ ____________ exam is to assists in

determining the etiology. .....ANSWER..... Standard physical

exam

153) What are some classic symptoms for hypovolemic?

.....ANSWER..... Neck veins are flat, Dry mucous membranes, Cold

extremities

154) What are some classic symptoms for cardiogenic shock?

.....ANSWER..... Jugular venous distention is present, Dry mucous

membranes, Cold extremities