Mason EKG mock exam 51-60

An EKG tech is preparing a patient for a standard 12 lead EKG. which of the following is the correct placement for lead 4?

• the 5th intercostal space at the mid clavicular line

• the 4th intercostal space at the midaxillary line

• the 5th intercostal space at the midaxillary line

• the 4th intercostal space at the mid clavicular line

in which of the following locations should an EKG tech place the leads for a resting EKG tracing for a patient who is in a immobile fetal position

• on the patients back

• on the patients right side

• on the patients left side

• on the patients chest after they unfold

which of the following leads is created when an EKG tech places the electrode to the right of the patients sternum at the 4th intercostal space?

• lead V1

• Lead I

• Lead aVR

• Lead MCL2

An EKG tech is preparing to apply electrodes to a pateint for a standard 12 lead EKG. which of the following methods should the tech use to prepare the patient for application of the electrodes

• cleanse with chlorohexidine

• apply tape and then remove FAST to remove hair

• use a razor or clippers

• cleanse the patients skin with Povidine - Iodine

An EKG tech obtains a pulse oximerty readings of 88% from a patient. which of the following terms should the tech use to describe the patients condition?

• Rales

• Hypoxemia

• Hemoptysis

• Orthopnea

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

• 2 seconds

• 4 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 8 seconds

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

• change the gain control to 20 mm/mV

• change the paper speed to 10 mm/sec

• change the gain control to 5 mm/mV

• change the paper speed to 50 mm/second

an EKG tech is preforming an exercise stress test to evaluate a patient for coronary vascular disease. which of the following actions should the tech take regarding this procedure?

• report unexpected dysrhythmias during the test

• evaluate the need for the patient to follow an exercise program

• begin compression if needed

• ask for a second opinion from the provider for any findings

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

• Loose in cart

• In a folded paper

• in a open plastic bag

• in the original foil lined bag

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

• 6 second

• 1500 method

• P-P method

• 15 second method