Mason EKG mock exam 71-80

A EKG tech is preparing to perform a standard 12 lead EKG for a patient who has dextrocardia. In which of the following locations should tech place the electrode for Lead V1?

• right sternal border, 4th intercostal space

• Left sternal boarder, 4th intercostal space

• Left midclavicular line 5th intercostal space

• Right midclavicular line 5th intercostal space

An EKG tech is entering a patients history into the electronic health record. which of the following statements by the patient should the EKG tech enter into the social history?

• I have smoked cigarettes for a long time

• my parents both had heart attacks

• I and sexually active

• I have a tumor

which of the following actions should the EKG tech take to resolve a wandering baseline on a patients EKG tracing?

• Relieve tension from the lead wires

• Clean the lead wires after each use

• provide a blanket to the pateint

• have the patient remove any electronic devices

An EKG tech should recognize that electrical interference on a 12 lead EKG is most likely a result of which of the following?

• Patient movement

• Expired electrodes

• crossed lead wires

• insufficient skin preparation

which of the following actions should an EKG tech take when preparing a patient for a standard 12 lead EKG

• Encourage patient to ask questions

• instruct the patient to hold their breath

• place the electrodes over the patients chest hair

• have the patient remove any jewelry

An EKG tech is preforming an exercise stress test for a patient. which of the following findings should the tech report to the provider?

• decreased heart rate

• Increased respiratory rate

• increased sweating

• decreased premature beats

which of the following statements made by an EKG tech correctly prepares the patient for telementary monitoring?

• I will clean your skin with an alcohol pad

• You may feel a slight warming sensation after the electrode is placed on the kin

• a mild rash or irritation should be expected for the next 24 hr

• electrodes will be replaced once per week while your staying with us

which of the following statements should an EKG tech include when preparing a patient for an upcoming exercise stress test?

• Be sure to eat a light meal 6-8 hr before the test

• wear tight clothing around your lower abdominal area so the electrodes will stay in place

• refrain from caffeine, smoking, and alcohol at least 3 hr before

• this should only take 10-15 min.

Which of the following positions is appropriate for a patient during a nuclear stress test while the camera is scanning?

• supine with the arms at the side

• supine with the arms above the head

• right side lying with the arms in the air

• Left side lying with the arms in the air

an EKG tech is obtaining a pulse rate for a 2 year old patient. which of the following pulse rates should the tech recognize as within the expected range for this patient?

• 60/mm

• 75/mm

• 120/mm

• 150/mm