Axcell EKG mock exam 61-70

While performing an exercise stress test on a patient, a technician observes elevated ST segments. The technician should identify these findings as which of the following?

• Expected EKG changes as a result of running

• Expected EKG changes due to hypokalemla

• Signs of pulmonary embolism

• Signs of acute myocardial Injury

A patient tells the EKG technician that she does not understand why she needs an ambulatory monitor after having a standard 12-lead EKG 2 days ago. Which of the following responses should the technician make?

• "An ambulatory monitor records differently than an EKG."

• "Your provider wants to study your heart over a longer period of time.

• "It is standard practice to attach an ambulatory monitor shortly after an EKG."

• "The provider wants to perform another test before he communicates his concerns

Which of the following methods should an EKG technician use to store electrodes when not in use?

• Loose in the EKG cart

• In a folded paper bag

• In an open plastic bag

• In the original, foll-lined packaging

During an exercise stress test, a patient reports heaviness on his chest and becomes diaphoretic. The EKG technician should recognize these findings as manifestations of which of the following conditions?

• Transient ischemic attack

• Cerebrovascular accident

• Congestive heart failure

• Myocardial infarction

Whlch of the following methods can be used to calculate both regular and irregular rhythms?

• 6-second method

• P-P method

• 1500 method

• 300 method

An EKG technician should recognize that patients are restricted from performing which of the following activities while wearing a Holter monitor?

• Yoga

• Smoking

• Sexual activity

• Showering

An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG tracing on a patient who has a heart rate of 150/min. Which of the following speed controls should the technician select?

• 5 mm/sec

• 10mm/sec

• 15mm/sec

• 50mm/sec

Which of the following EKG findings differentiates accelerated idioventricular rhythm from junctional rhythm?

• Accelerated Idioventricular rhythm has P waves.

• The ventricular rate in accelerated idioventricular rhythm is slower than junctional rhythm.

• Accelerated idioventricular rhythm is indicated by an irregular rhythm.

• Accelerated idioventricular rhythm has wide OR$ complexes.

An EKG technician is evaluating a standard 12-lead EKG tracing during a recording. The technician should recognize that electrical activity of the septal wall is recorded by which of the following leads?

• Leads avL and V5

• Leads I and V6

• Leads V1 and V2

• Leads Ill and aVF

An EKG technician is obtaining a pulse rate for a 2-year-old patient. Which of the following pulse rates should the technician recognize as within the expected reference range for this patient?

• 60/min

• 75/min

• 120/min

• 150/min