NHA CET Practice Test 2.0 A, B, C Study Guide| 240
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An EKG tech is performing an exercise stress test when the patient becomes unresponsive with no breathing or pulse. The tech uses an automated external defibrillator (AED) to administer a shock to the patient. what instruction should the
tech expect next? correct answer: Resume performing CPR on
the patient. (The technician should expect the AED to instruct to resume performing CPR on the patient).Which of the following findings on the tracing should an EKG tech identify as unexpected findings?a). The irregular rhythm.b). The ST segment elevation.c). The QT intervals.
d). The variable of the P wave correct answer: b). The ST-
segment elevation. (ST elevations are signs of an acute myocardial infarction. The technician should show the EKG to the patient's provider as soon as possible).During an exercise stress test, an EKG tech notices that the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following actions should the tech take first?a). Administer oxygen to the patient 1 / 4
b).Check the patient's respiratory rate correct answer: b). Check
the patient's respiratory rate Which of the following action should the EKG tech take when preparing a patient for a standard 12-lead EKG?a). Encourage the patient to ask question during the procedure
b). Have the patient remove any jewelry. correct answer: b).
Have the patient remove any jewelry.Which of the following statements should an EKG tech include when preparing a patient for an upcoming exercise stress test?a). Be sure to eat a light meal 6 to 8 hours prior to the test.b)." Refrain from caffeine, smoking, or alcohol for at least 3
hours prior to the test". correct answer: b). "Refrain from
caffeine, smoking, or alcohol for at least 3 hours prior to the test" An EKG tech is instructing a patient about a transtelephonic event monitor using a Heart Card monitoring device. to which of the following sites should the patient apply the card to activate it during an event?a). Over the right side of the chest b). over the middle to the lower part of the sternum correct
answer: b). over the middle to the lower part of the sternum
(The technician should instruct the patient to apply for the card over the middle to the lower part of the sternum to activate the monitor).An EKG tech is performing an exercise stress test for a patient and observes the following rhythm on the monitor. Which of the following accurately describes the rhythm? 2 / 4
a). Normal sinus rhythm b). First-degree AV heart block
c). Second-degree AV heart block Mobitz type 2 correct answer:
c). Second-degree AV heart block Mobitz type 2 An EKG tech is performing an exercise stress test for a patient.For which of the following findings should the technician expect the provider to stop the test?a). Electrode detachment b). Dizziness c). Sweating
d). Increased respiratory rate correct answer: b). Dizziness
(Dizziness indicates a decrease in cardiac output. If a patient experiences dizziness, the provider should stop the test).An EKG technician is preparing to enter an inpatient room to perform a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following actions should the technician take for a patient who is prescribed
contact precautions? correct answer: Remove gloves before
leaving the patient's room Which of the following responses should an EKG tech make to a patient in an outpatient clinic who is upset that the tech cannot
share the results of the tracing? correct answer: I understand
your frustration. My role as the technician is to conduct the test correctly. The provider is qualified to interpret the results 3 / 4
Which of the following methods should an EKG tech use to calculate a patient's heart rate from the EKG tracing?a). Count the number of small boxes in two cardiac cycles b). Divide 300 by the number of large boxes between two R
waves correct answer: b). Divide 300 by the number of large
boxes between two R waves Which of the following methods should an EKG tech use to store electrodes when not in use?a). Loose in the EKG cart b). In the folded bag c). In an open plastic bag
d). In the original foil-lined packaging. correct answer: d). In
the original, foil-lined packaging An EKG tech is preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG for a patient who has dextrocardia. In which of the following locations should the tech place the electrode for lead V1? correct
answer: Left sternal border, fourth intercostal space
Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm form junctional rhythm?a). Accelerated Idioventricular rhythm has P waves.b). Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide QRS complexes
correct answer: b). Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide
QRS complexes Which of the following actions should the EKG tech take immediately after attaching the telemetry lead wires to the electrodes?
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