Axcell Espinoza ekg mock exam 91-100

An EKG technician is performing an exercise stress test for a patient. Which of the following findings should the technician report to the provider?

• Decreased heart rate

• Increased respiratory rate

• Increased sweating

• Decreased premature beats

Which of the following statements made by an EKG technician correctly prepares the patient for telemetry monitoring?

• "I will clean your skin with an alcohol pad."

• "You may feel a slight warming sensation after the electrodes are placed on the skin."

• "A mild rash or skin redness should be expected around the electrodes after 24 hours."

• "Electrodes will be replaced once per week while you're in the hospital."

An EKG technician is performing a second standard 12-lead EKG on a patient immediately following the first test. For which of the following reasons should the technician recognize that resting tab electrodes should not be used for more than two consecutive EKG tracings?

• The electrodes cannot conduct the signal after two EKG tracings.

• The electrodes will not conduct accurately after two EKG tracings.

• The electrodes need to be cleaned after two EKG tracings.

• The electrodes will not re-adhere to the skin after being removed between tracings.

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

• "Be sure to eat a light meal 6 to 8 hours prior to the test."

• "Wear tight clothing around your lower abdominal area so the electrodes stay in place."

• "Refrain from caffeine, smoking, or alcohol for at least 3 hours prior to the test."

• "The procedure should take about 10 to 15 minutes."

An EKG technician has performed an EKG on a patient. Which of the following actions by the technician would protect the patient's health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations?

• Sending the EKG in an encrypted electronic file to the patient's employer

• Using corrective fluid on the patient's name, address, and physical description on the EKG printout

• Restricting the patient's access to the EKG file

• Hand-delivering the EKG to the patient's provider

An EKG technician is preparing a patient for Holter monitor placement. Which of the following actions should the technician take to reduce the chance of artifacts on the tracing?

• Ensure the patient has not eaten for at least 2 hr prior to placement.

• Instruct the patient to replace any loose electrodes in an adjacent spot on her chest.

• Have the patient wear tight-fitting clothes to hold the electrodes in place.

• Use stress loops on the electrodes to reduce tension on the leads.

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 slightly extended

• Sitting upright with the head tilted back

An EKG technician is preparing to obtain a standard 12-lead EKG tracing for a patient who is at 35 weeks of gestation. In which of the following positions should the technician place the patient?

• Supine with head elevated

• Partially upright with legs supported

• Slightly on the left side with a pillow supporting the right hip

• Supine with the feet flat on the table

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

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 I and V6

• Leads avL and V5

• Leads V1 and V2

• Leads Ill and aVF