WorksheetsThe Role of the EKG Technician
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Worksheet time: 47mins
The role of the EKG technician is to perform electrocardiograms and monitor heart activity. In which healthcare settings do EKG technicians typically work?
Hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories
Supermarkets and retail stores
Construction sites and factories
Restaurants and hotels
Fill in the blank: An EKG may be conducted in a (a) .
Doctor’s office
School
Restaurant
Library
Fill in the blank: An EKG may be conducted in an (a) care center.
Urgent
Dental
Animal
Child
Fill in the blank: An EKG may be conducted in a free-standing (a) department.
emergency
grocery
sports
music
Fill in the blank: An EKG may be conducted in an (a) health clinic.
Occupational
Dental
Animal
Child
Fill in the blank: An EKG may be conducted in a primary (a) clinic.
care
dental
animal
music
Which of the following is NOT a type of facility where EKGs may be conducted?
Cardiology specialty clinic
Outpatient surgery center
Grocery store
Rehabilitation or physical therapy clinic
What does acute care refer to?
Treatment given when the patient is admitted to the hospital
Treatment given at home
Treatment given by a family member
Treatment given in a pharmacy
Fill in the blank: A myocardial infarction is also known as a _________.
heart attack
stroke
arrhythmia
angina
Match the following types of history with their descriptions:
Past medical history
Any medical issues, concerns, or complications in the patient's past
Family history
Significant health problems in the patient's close relatives
Social history
Behaviors that could affect the patient's health, such as smoking, drinking, and exercise habits
EKG technicians must make sure that EKG tracings are clear and accurate.
True
False
The purpose of the EKG technician explaining the procedure to the patient in a calm, reassuring manner is to:
reduce the patient's anxiety and help them feel comfortable.
speed up the procedure for the technician.
ensure the EKG machine works properly.
avoid having to answer patient questions.
What does the scope of practice for an EKG technician outline?
The duties she is expected and legally allowed to perform.
The types of machines she can purchase.
The salary she will receive.
The number of patients she must see each day.
What are soft skills as opposed to hard skills? Fill in the blank: Soft skills are important in seeking and keeping an EKG technician job. Hard skills are specific abilities such as _________.
measuring blood pressure
being friendly with patients
arriving early to work
communicating with coworkers
Which of the following is an example of acceptance of constructive feedback for an EKG technician?
Ignoring feedback from a supervisor
Listening and responding to feedback given by a coworker
Arguing with a coworker about feedback
Refusing to change work habits
Why is care for personal appearance important for EKG technicians? Fill in the blank: Care for personal appearance is important because EKG technicians should follow facility policy for dress and personal appearance, which may include details such as the color of scrubs, type of shoes, and use of _________.
nail polish
stethoscopes
watches
badges
According to the passage, what are some practices included in regular grooming and proper hygiene for EKG technicians?
Daily baths or showers, regular dental care, clean and neat hairstyles, clean and short nails, wearing clean and wrinkle-free uniforms, keeping long hair tied back, and wearing clean, closed-toe shoes.
Wearing jewelry and strong perfumes, keeping long nails, and using open-toed shoes.
Skipping daily showers, wearing wrinkled uniforms, and not tying back long hair.
Using excessive makeup, chewing gum during work, and wearing sandals.
What is one reason why reliable attendance is important for EKG technicians?
Reliable attendance is important because absences and late arrivals can affect patient care and may delay medical care for patients or delay the departure of coworkers.
Reliable attendance is important because it allows EKG technicians to avoid learning new skills.
Reliable attendance is important because it means EKG technicians do not have to communicate with patients.
Reliable attendance is important because it allows EKG technicians to work fewer hours.
Why is attention to detail important for EKG technicians?
Attention to detail is important because it helps identify and focus on important information, such as checking identification before treating a patient and ensuring EKG tracings are clear and readable.
It allows EKG technicians to work faster by skipping steps in the procedure.
It helps EKG technicians avoid communicating with patients.
It ensures that EKG technicians do not need to follow safety protocols.
Which of the following is an example of positive nonverbal communication for an EKG technician?
Slouching or resting head in hands
Making eye contact
Frowning, wincing, rolling eyes
Crossing arms over chest
Which of the following is NOT an example of negative nonverbal communication?
Smiling
Frowning, wincing, rolling eyes
Picking at or playing with something
Using an angry tone of voice
Good communication skills help EKG technicians avoid misunderstandings and errors.
True
False
What does cultural diversity refer to in the context of healthcare?
Cultural diversity refers to different groups of people with varied backgrounds and experiences living together in the world.
Cultural diversity refers to the use of advanced technology in healthcare settings.
Cultural diversity refers to the financial status of patients in a hospital.
Cultural diversity refers to the number of healthcare facilities in a region.
Based on the image and caption, why is attention to detail important for EKG technicians?
Attention to detail ensures that EKG testing is set up correctly and that the finished EKG tracing is clear and readable.
Attention to detail allows EKG technicians to diagnose illnesses without a doctor.
Attention to detail helps EKG technicians avoid interacting with patients.
Attention to detail ensures that EKG machines never need maintenance.
What is compassion in the context of healthcare settings?
Compassion is a genuine sense of concern for others, often shown through nonverbal communication such as holding a patient's hand or gently touching their shoulder.
Compassion is strictly following hospital protocols without regard for patient emotions.
Compassion is only providing medical treatment without any emotional involvement.
Compassion is maintaining a professional distance and avoiding personal interaction with patients.
Empathy is the ability to understand and share in the feelings of another person.
True
False
Which of the following best describes flexibility for healthcare workers?
Always following the same routine
Being able to adapt and help with different tasks as needed
Refusing to do tasks outside your job description
Ignoring patient needs
Initiative is shown when employees:
Wait to be told what to do
Recognize and complete tasks that need to be done without waiting to be asked
Only do their assigned tasks
Avoid extra work
Integrity is the quality of having strong moral principles and being honest.
True
False
What is a code of ethics in healthcare organizations?
A code of ethics describes what is considered morally right or wrong behavior on the job and guides employees' actions.
A code of ethics is a list of job titles in a healthcare organization.
A code of ethics is a financial policy for healthcare organizations.
A code of ethics is a schedule of employee shifts.
Problem-solving ability is important for EKG technicians because:
They never face challenges
They must be able to obtain clear, readable EKGs on a variety of patients and solve problems that arise
They only work alone
They do not interact with other healthcare workers
What does the image demonstrate about communication in healthcare?
The image demonstrates that touch can communicate compassion.
The image demonstrates that written notes are the only way to communicate.
The image demonstrates that technology replaces all human interaction.
The image demonstrates that communication is not important in healthcare.
What is the importance of teamwork for EKG technicians?
Teamwork allows EKG technicians to work with other healthcare workers to identify problems and find solutions.
Teamwork ensures EKG technicians do not need to communicate with patients.
Teamwork allows EKG technicians to avoid using medical equipment.
Teamwork means EKG technicians work alone without supervision.
The certification process for the EKG technician involves which of the following steps?
Completing an accredited EKG technician program and passing a certification exam
Obtaining a medical degree and completing a residency
Working as a nurse for two years before applying
Attending a four-year university with a major in cardiology
The importance of continuing education and recertification for EKG technicians is due to which of the following reasons, and who sets these requirements?
To ensure up-to-date skills and knowledge; requirements are set by certifying organizations and regulatory bodies.
To increase the number of EKG technicians; requirements are set by hospitals only.
To reduce the cost of training; requirements are set by the technicians themselves.
To eliminate the need for supervision; requirements are set by patients.
EKG technicians regularly communicate with which members of the healthcare team?
Nurses
Pharmacists
Physical therapists
Dietitians
Most healthcare employers require ________ certification for all employees who work with patients. (Fill in the blank)
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
food handling
fire safety
computer programming
Which organization sets the standards for CPR instruction and certification for EKG technicians?
American Heart Association (AHA)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
American Red Cross
State Board of Health
How often must EKG technicians renew their AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?
Every two years.
Every year.
Every five years.
Every six months.
What does the abbreviation AED stand for?
automated external defibrillator
automatic emergency device
advanced energy dispenser
acute emergency detector
What does the abbreviation bid stand for?
twice a day
before meals
once a day
after meals
What does the abbreviation BP stand for?
blood pressure
boiling point
base pair
business process
battery power
What does the abbreviation BSI stand for?
body substance isolation
basic safety instruction
biological safety indicator
blood sugar index
What does the abbreviation CAD stand for?
coronary artery disease
computer aided design
chronic anxiety disorder
central aortic dilation
What does the abbreviation CCU stand for?
cardiac care unit
critical care unit
central control unit
clinical care unit
What does the abbreviation CEU stand for?
continuing education unit
certified engineering user
clinical evaluation unit
central education utility
What does the abbreviation CHF stand for?
congestive heart failure
chronic hepatic fibrosis
cerebral hemorrhagic fever
coronary heart function
What does the abbreviation CNA stand for?
certified nursing assistant
certified nutrition advisor
clinical nurse associate
certified neurology assistant
What does the abbreviation COPD stand for?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
chronic obstructive pancreatic disorder
congenital obstructive pulmonary disease
chronic osteopathic pulmonary disease
What does the abbreviation CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
cerebral pulmonary reaction
cardiac pulse recovery
central pressure regulation
What does the abbreviation CVA stand for?
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
cardiac vascular anomaly
cervical vertebral arthritis
chronic venous ailment
What does the abbreviation DOB stand for?
date of birth
department of business
division of biology
document of bank
What does the abbreviation Dx stand for?
diagnosis
disease
dosage
discharge
What does the abbreviation ECG, EKG stand for?
electrocardiogram
electroencephalogram
electromyogram
echocardiogram
What does the abbreviation ED stand for?
emergency department
education department
energy division
engineering design
What does the abbreviation ER stand for?
emergency room
employee relations
energy resource
equipment room
What does the abbreviation Hx stand for?
history
hospital
hormone
hypoxia
What does the abbreviation ICU stand for?
intensive care unit
internal care unit
immediate care unit
international care unit
What does the abbreviation K stand for?
potassium
krypton
kelvin
kinesin
What does the abbreviation LPN stand for?
licensed practical nurse
licensed physician nurse
legal practical nurse
local patient nurse
What does the abbreviation MD stand for?
doctor of medicine
master of design
medical director
managing director
What does the abbreviation MI stand for?
myocardial infarction
mitral insufficiency
muscle injury
mental illness
What does the abbreviation NP stand for?
nurse practitioner
neuropsychologist
nutritionist professional
network programmer
nuclear physicist
What does the abbreviation NPO stand for?
nothing by mouth
new patient order
nurse practitioner only
normal pulse output
What does the abbreviation NSR stand for?
normal sinus rhythm
non-specific response
neural synaptic relay
nasal sinus reflux
What does the abbreviation O2 stand for?
oxygen
ozone
hydrogen
carbon dioxide
What does the abbreviation OR stand for?
operating room
oxygen room
order room
office room
What does the abbreviation PA stand for?
physician assistant
public accountant
personal advisor
project analyst
What does the abbreviation PCT stand for?
patient care technician
primary care therapist
personal computer technician
public communication trainer
What does the abbreviation PRN stand for?
as needed
every hour
before meals
after meals
What does the abbreviation PT stand for?
physical therapist
personal trainer
public transport
part-time
What does the abbreviation qd stand for?
once a day
every other day
four times a day
twice a day
What does the abbreviation qid stand for?
four times a day
every other day
once a week
twice a month
What does the abbreviation R/O stand for?
rule out
read only
right order
rapid onset
What does the abbreviation RN stand for?
registered nurse
resident neurologist
radiology nurse
regional nutritionist
What does the abbreviation Rx stand for?
prescription
recipe
reaction
remedy
What does the abbreviation SOB stand for?
shortness of breath
side of bed
start of business
sense of balance
What does the abbreviation SOBE stand for?
shortness of breath on exertion
sudden onset of breathing emergency
severe obstruction of bronchial entry
systemic oxygen balance evaluation
What does the abbreviation Stat stand for?
immediately
slowly
carefully
eventually
What does the abbreviation tid stand for?
three times a day
twice in a day
once a week
four times a day
What does the abbreviation TPR stand for?
temperature, pulse, respiration
total patient recovery
transient pressure response
therapeutic pulse rate
What does the abbreviation VS stand for?
vital signs
vascular system
visual scan
ventricular systole
The chain of command in a medical facility shows the line of authority and helps employees know who can assign work to them. What is one important reason for following the chain of command and a facility’s policies and procedures?
It protects employers and employees from liability.
It allows employees to skip reporting concerns.
It encourages ignoring facility rules.
It eliminates the need for supervision.
Fill in the blank: The chain of command is designed to help both the _______ and the organization.
employee
customer
manager
supplier
The difference between a policy and a procedure in a healthcare facility is:
A policy outlines the rules and guidelines, while a procedure describes the steps to follow.
A policy describes the steps to follow, while a procedure outlines the rules and guidelines.
A policy and a procedure are the same thing in a healthcare facility.
A policy is only used for emergencies, while a procedure is used for daily tasks.
Policies and procedures in healthcare facilities are regularly revised to reflect changes in law or advances in medical knowledge.
True
False
According to the text, what is the legal and ethical principle of keeping information private called?
Slander
Confidentiality
Libel
Procedure
Which of the following is protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA?
Name
Favorite color
Hobbies
None of the above
Fill in the blank: HIPAA protects the confidentiality, or privacy, of a person's ________ information.
health
financial
educational
employment
Which of the following is NOT considered PHI under HIPAA?
A) Social security number
B) License plate number
C) Favorite movie
D) Medical records number
Healthcare workers may lose their certification or license if convicted of a HIPAA violation.
True
False
Which of the following is a penalty for mishandling PHI under HIPAA?
Jail time
Fines
Loss of certification
All of the above
According to the passage, where should patient care be discussed?
In hospital cafeterias
In elevators
In private settings
In lobbies
