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CERTIFIED EKG TECHNICIAN (CET) 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS .
- Which of the following lead groups represent Einthoven's Triangle? -
correct answer - Leads I, II, and III
- A CET has performed an EKG on a patient. Which of the following
actions by the CET would protect the patient's health information in accordance with HIPAA ? -correct answer - Hand-delivering the EKG to the patient's physician
- Which of the following methods for calculating a patients heart rate from
the EKG is correct ? -correct answer - Divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves
- Which of the following arteries is the preferred site for measuring heart
rate in an adult patient after a stress test ? -correct answer - Radial
- Which of the following rhythms is characterized by upright P waves,
narrow QRS complexes, and a ventricular rate between 60 and 100/min ? -correct answer - Sinus rhythm
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- A technician is preparing a patient for a 12-lead EKG. Which of the
following is the correct placement for lead V4 ? -correct answer - The 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line
- What lead is created by the placement of the electrode located to the
right of the patient's sternum at the 4th intercostal space ? -correct answer - V1
- While performing a treadmill stress test on a patient, the CET observes
peaked, hyperacute, and broad-based T waves and convex ST segments. The CET should identify these findings as ? -correct answer - Signs of myocardial ischemia
- Which of the following EKG changes is associated with myocardial injury
? -correct answer - ST segment elevation
- While performing a stress test, the patient complains of heaviness on
his chest and becomes diaphoretic. These are signs and symptoms of which of the folloing conditions ? -correct answer - Myocardial Infarction
- The QRS complex is too tall to fit on the EKG paper. Which of the
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following actions should be taken by the EKG technician ? -correct answer - Change the gain control to 1/2