Axcell Espinoza EKG mock exam 81-90

An EKG technician should recognize that which of the following blood pressure readings is within the expected reference range for an adolescent patient?

• 60/40 mm Hg

• 78/48 mm Hg

• 86/60 mm Hg

• 98/78 mm Hg

An EKG technician should identify that which of the following is the expected reference range for the body temperature of an adult patient?

• 35.3° to 36° C (95.6° to 96.8° F)

• 36.1° to 36.4° C (96.9° to 97.5° F)

• 36.5° to 37.2° C (97.7° to 99.0° F)

• 37.39 to 37.6° C (99.1 to 99.7° F)

An EKG technician is preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG for a patient who has dextrocardia. In which of the following locations should the technician place the electrode for lead V1?

• Right sternal border, fourth intercostal space

• Left sternal border, fourth intercostal space

• Left mid-clavicular line, fifth intercostal space

• Right mid-clavicular line, fifth Intercostal space

Which of the following is correct regarding the EKG below?

• The patient is in sinus bradycardia.

• The patient has a ventricular pacer.

• The heart rate Is 75/min.

• Cardlamegaly is evident.

An EKG technician is entering a patient's history into the electronic health record. Which of the following statements by the patient should the technician enter into the social history section?

• "I have smoked cigarettes for a long time."

• "My parents both had heart attacks."

• “I had an appendectomy 1 year ago."

• "I had chicken pox when I was 10 years old."

Which of the following actions should the EKG technician take to resolve a wandering baseline on a patient's EKG tracing?

• Relieve tension from the lead wires.

• Clean the lead wires after each use.

• Provide a blanket to the patient.

• Have the patient remove any personal electronic devices.

Which of the following actions should an EKG technician take when preparing a patient for a standard 12-lead EKG?

• Encourage the patient to ask questions during the procedure.

• Instruct the patient to hold their breath.

• Place electrodes over the patient's chest hair.

• Have the patient remove any jewelry.

An EKG technician observes ST segment depression and T wave inversion in multiple leads on a patient's EKG tracing. Which of the following should the technician suspect?

• Myocardial infarction

• Myocardial injury

• Myocardial ischemia

• Heart block

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

• Patient movement

• Expired electrodes

• Crossed lead wires

• Insufficient skin preparation

An EKG technician is preparing a patient for an exercise stress test. Which of the following leads should the technician place on the right lower side of the anterior torso?

• Lead V1

• Lead V6

• Lead RA

• Lead RL