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CCT EXAM PRACTICE (EE5) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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CCT EXAM PRACTICE (EE5) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSDextrocardia would be considered the most common form of malposition of the heart. With
dextrocardia, the heart is actually located on the right side of the chest rather than the left
side of the heart. This condition is to be suspected when there is a negative P wave and QRS
in lead 1. The technician should always check first to be sure that there has not been a
technical error such as the left and right arm leads being reversed
Which of the following would be considered the most important factor in using a set system
for the interpretation of cardiac rhythm strips?
-To make job easier
-To help prevent the technician from overlooking potentially important findings
-To give the technician something to do
-None of the above Correct Ans-Prevent the technician from overlooking potentially
important findings
There are a few different systems that can be used for interpreting ECG strips. The clinician
needs to find the one that works the best for them. In addition to the above, other benefits
can include an increase in the accuracy, an increase in the speed of their interpretation, and
better organization
Which of the following would best describe an AED (automated external defibrillator)?
-A cardioverter defibrillator that is implanted
-An external piece of equipment that can be used to provide an electrical shock that could
restore a person's heart to a normal rhythm
, CCT EXAM PRACTICE (EE5) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
-An echocardiogram
-None of the above Correct Ans-An external piece of equipment that can be used to
provide an electrical shock that could restore a person's heart to a normal rhythm
An AED is a non-invasive external piece of equipment that can be used to provide an electrical
shock that could restore a person's heart to a normal rhythm. Most businesses today provide
an AED and train staff as to the use of it to help save workers in case of an emergency
When assessing the patient that is experiencing chest pain, which of the following life-
threatening diagnosis might be considered?
-Dissecting aortic aneurysm
-Pulmonary embolus
-Both A and B
-None of the above Correct Ans-Both A and B
Some of these life-threatening diagnosis includes:
Dissecting aortic aneurysm
Pulmonary embolus
Angina pectoris
Myocardial infarction
The aortic valve is between?
-Right ventricle and the left ventricle
, CCT EXAM PRACTICE (EE5) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
-Aorta and the left ventricle
-Left ventricle and the pulmonary trunk
-Left atrium and the pulmonary trunk Correct Ans-Aorta and the left ventricle
With ventricular fibrillation, the waves would be considered which of the following?
-Fibrillation waves
-Chaotic waves
-Saw-tooth waves
-None of the above Correct Ans-Chaotic waves
With ventricular fibrillation, the waves may be fine or coarse. With ventricular fibrillation, the
waves are considered chaotic waves
Of the following conditions, which would be appropriate for the use of an AED?
-The patient is pulseless
-The patient is unresponsive
-The patient is not breathing effectively
-All of the above Correct Ans-All of the above
Some of the circumstances that an AED should be used:
The patient is pulseless
The patient is unresponsive
, CCT EXAM PRACTICE (EE5) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The patient is not breathing effectively
The patient is having chest pain
Which of the following would cause an irregular rhythm?
-P waves
-ST segment
-PR interval
-Premature complexes Correct Ans-Premature complexes
Most irregular rhythms are caused by premature complexes.One of the most common
irregular rhythms would be considered atrial fibrillation
Which of the following would be considered correct for the main vital signs that are routinely
monitored by the ECG technician during an ECG/stress test?
-Blood pressure
-Pain level
-Pulse oximetry
-Weight Correct Ans-Blood pressure
The main vital signs that are routinely monitored would include:
Blood pressure
Heart rate
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