Axcell EKG mock exam 31-40

An EKG technician is preparing to apply electrodes to a patient for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following methods should the technician use to prepare the patient for application of the electrodes?

• Cleanse the patient's skin with chlorhexidine

• Apply tape and remove in a quick motion to remove the patient's hair,

• Use a razor or clippers to remove the patient's hair.

• Cleanse the patient's skin with povidone-lodine

An EKG technician obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 88% from a patient. Which of the following terms should the technician use to describe the patient's condition?

• Rales

• Hypoxemia

• Hemoptysis

• Orthopnea

An EKG technician should recognize that a rhythm strip should be at least how many seconds long to accurately identify rate and rhythm?

• 2 seconds

• 4 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 8 seconds

An EKG technician notes that the QRS complex is too tall to fit on the EKG paper. Which of the following actions should the technician take?

• Change the gain control to 20 mm/mV

• Change the paper speed to 10 mm/second.

• Change the gain control to 5 mm/mV.

• Change the paper speed to 50 mm/second.

An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test to evaluate a patient for coronary vascular disease. Which of the following actions should technician take regarding this procedure?

• Report unexpected dysrhythmias during the test.

• Evaluate the need for the patient to follow an exercise program.

• Prescribe oxygen if the patient reports shortness of breath during the test.

• Instruct the patient to cease cardiac medications after the test.

Which of the following responses should an EKG technician make to a patient in an outpatient clinic who is upset that the technician cannot share the results of the tracing?

• "I'm sorry, but I only run the strip. I'm not trained to know what's on it."

• " I understand your frustration. My role as the technician is to conduct the test correctly. The provider is qualified to interpret the results."

• "I know it's difficult to wait, but from what I can see, you have nothing to worry about."

• "I wish I could help you. Some providers allow technicians to discuss the tracing, but your provider won't let me communicate results to patients."

An EKG technician should follow which of the following recommendations regarding infection control practices in health care settings?

• Artificial alls should be no longer than 1.27 cm (0.5 in) In length.

• Use an alcohol-based hand rub if there is visible contamination on the hands.

• Remove solled gloves prior to touching uncontaminated surfaces.

• Wear the same gloves while performing different procedures on the same patent.

Using the 6-second method, calculate the approximate ventricular rate in the tracing below.

• 130/min

• 40/min

• 50/min

• 60/min

During an exercise stress test, an EKG technician notices that the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

• Administer oxygen to the patient.

• Slow down the test.

• Stop the exercise portion of the test.

• Check the patient's respiratory rate,

In a healthy adult patient, which of the following is the expected shape and direction of the P wave in lead I1?

• Peaked and upright

• Peaked and inverted

• Rounded and inverted

• Rounded and upright