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EKG/ECG NHA CET Certification Exam Review: Questions and Answers.
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EKG/ECG NHA CET Certification ExamReview: Questions and Answers.
Where would you place electrodes on a patient with a left leg amputation? -
\torso, trunk
You notice small waves on the ECG, what could you do? -
\increase size by increasing the gain
The Angle of Louis reflects the location of the? -
\2nd rib
A patient with a wide QRS is at risk for: -
\Ventricular arrhythmias
The first step during the operation of an AED is? -
\Turn the AED ON
You can reduce the presence of somatic tremor or artifact by: -
\covering the patient
How would you identify Atrial Flutter: -
\the presence of SAW TOOTH waves (flutter waves)
When applying the chest electrodes and the patient has large breast, you should -
\- ask the patient to lift the breast
How many electrodes are you applying to the patient to obtain a 12 lead ECG? -
\10
The best way to identify the patient is to: -
\check the wrist ID band with the order, ask the patient name and DOB.
If someone like a friend or family member asks for a copy of the patient's ECG, what
would be the best response: -
\PT records are confidential (HIPAA)
What is the significance of having the ECG in the EMR? -
\(baseline) diagnostic test that can be used for comparison in the future
How is the QT interval measured? -
\beginning of QRS to end of T wave
The name of the ECG machine control that would affect the amplitude is: -
, \the gain button
You are applying electrodes for telemetry monitoring to a patient with sensitive skin,
what should you do? -
\decrease pressure when abrading the skin
During a stress test, you should observe the patient for? -
\fatigue and/or hyperventilation
How do you identify atrial pacing? -
\a "P" wave following the spike
The ECG represents the: -
\electrical activity of the heart
You are calculating the heart rate using the 1500 method and counted 35 small boxes
on the tracing, the heart rate is: -
\43 Bradycardia
Do not leave the EMR open to avoid: -
\violation of the HIPAA law
Dyspnea reflects which vital sign: -
\respirations
ST elevation on the ECG indicates: -
\Acute Myocardial Infarct (current of injury)
Other conditions that create ST elevation on the ECG: -
\pericarditis, aneurysms
You will place V3 on the right side of the chest when the patient has: -
\dextrocardia
The small box on the ECG paper when measuring horizontally is equal to: -
\0.04 seconds
If the patient has excessive hair and you need to apply telemetry electrodes, you should
-
\dry shave, clip hair
On the ECG tracing you can identify the rhythm as SR by: -
\a positive small "P" wave
To avoid loss of telemetry signal you should -
\use new batteries
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