Legit CRAT Questions
A normal QRS complex - correct answer-is less than .10 seconds wide
A nursing home requesting the conduction of a trans-telephonic pacemaker check on a
facility's new admission calls a cardiology office. What is the technician's next step if the
medical record indicates that the patient has been followed is not found? - correct
answer-Obtain a prescription for trans-telephonic monitoring from the primary care
physician's office.
A patient with a trans-telephonic monitor suddenly starts complaining that he has tingling in
his left arm and begin slurring his words. Then the most appropriate action is - correct
answer-to activate EMS
A T wave represents - correct answer-ventricular repolarization
A testing facility was ordered to send a mobile cardiovascular telemetry monitor to the
patient. The cardiology office was notified by the testing facility and the primary care
physician that the patient had palpitations. What is the appropriate next step? - correct
answer-Explain the issue regarding coverage by contacting primary care physician's office.
Offer a different type of monitor that would cover the patient's insurance.
Cardiac chamber that contains most of the muscle mass of the heart is _______________ -
correct answer-left ventricle
Digital monitoring - correct answer-allows ECG data to be recorded with a personal
computer and then transmitted over the Internet to the healthcare facility.
Ensuring a properly grounded electrocardiograph reduces the risk of _______________ -
correct answer-60-cycle electrical interference
Holter monitor, or ambulatory monitor - correct answer-a small box that is strapped to a
patient's waist, neck, or shoulder to monitor the heart for 24 to 48 hours or even up to 30
days as the patient performs normal daily activities
How does explaining the pending procedures or planned services clearly to the patients,
benefit the clinician? - correct answer-No legal action
If the patient claims that his or her demographic information is incorrect. What measures
should be taken? - correct answer-The organizational procedure should be followed, and
error must be corrected immediately.
In a pediatric cardiology office, after working hours, a monitor technician offers the delivery of
event monitor electrode patches that reduce skin irritation to a patient's home. This an
example of - correct answer-occupational safety violation
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