WorksheetsConducting EKG testing
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the first step an EKG technician should take when preparing for a test?
Gather all supplies and equipment
Connect the electrodes
Conduct the test
Position the patient
How many electrodes are usually in a package for an EKG?
15
5
10
20
What should patients avoid applying to their skin before an EKG test?
Alcohol
Soap
Lotion
Water
What is the preferred position for a 12-lead EKG?
Sitting upright
Standing
Supported supine position
Lying on the left side
What should be done if a patient experiences itching at the electrode site?
Ignore it
Apply lotion
Call the provider's office
Remove the electrodes
What is the purpose of using alcohol wipes before placing electrodes?
To reduce artifacts
To cool the skin
To remove hair
To moisturize the skin
What should be documented if there are alterations in patient positioning?
The time of the test
The patient's name
The type of EKG machine used
The alterations made
What is the recommended position for patients in the later stages of pregnancy during a 12-lead EKG?
Lying flat on their back
Sitting upright
Slightly on their left side
Standing
What should a patient do if they experience redness at the electrode placement site?
Ignore it
Remove the electrodes
Call the provider's office
Apply ointment
What is the role of the EKG technician during a stress test?
Monitor the patient continuously
Ensure the patient is comfortable
Leave the patient alone
Conduct the test without supervision
What is the meaning of 'intercostal'?
Next to the spine
Between the ribs
Above the heart
Below the diaphragm
What should be done if the electrodes cannot be properly placed due to hair?
Ignore the hair
Request permission to clip or shave the hair
Use more electrodes
Apply more pressure
What is the purpose of EKG graph paper?
To cover the patient
To clean the electrodes
To record non-digital EKGs
To record digital EKGs
What is the meaning of 'midclavicular'?
An imaginary line through the middle of the clavicle
A line through the middle of the chest
A line through the middle of the abdomen
A line through the middle of the back
What should be done if a patient is nervous during a 12-lead EKG?
Ignore the nervousness
Position their palms downward
Ask them to stand up
Remove the electrodes
What is the meaning of 'midaxillary'?
A line through the middle of the abdomen
A line through the middle of the chest
An imaginary line through the axillary region
A line through the middle of the back
What should a patient do if they experience swelling at the electrode placement site?
Apply ice
Call the provider's office
Ignore it
Remove the electrodes
What is the role of the provider during a stress test?
To monitor the patient remotely
To be present during the test
To conduct the test without supervision
To leave the patient alone
What should be done if a patient experiences orthopnea during a 12-lead EKG?
Ignore the condition
Elevate the patient's head
Remove the electrodes
Ask the patient to stand
What is the purpose of gauze pads during an EKG?
To cover the patient
To dry the skin
To moisturize the skin
To clean the electrodes
What should be done if a patient experiences redness at the electrode placement site?
Ignore it
Apply ointment
Call the provider's office
Remove the electrodes
What is the purpose of using alcohol wipes before placing electrodes?
To remove hair
To cool the skin
To reduce artifacts
To moisturize the skin
What should be documented if there are alterations in patient positioning?
The time of the test
The type of EKG machine used
The patient's name
The alterations made
What is the recommended position for patients in the later stages of pregnancy during a 12-lead EKG?
Standing
Slightly on their left side
Lying flat on their back
Sitting upright
What should a patient do if they experience itching at the electrode site?
Call the provider's office
Ignore it
Remove the electrodes
Apply lotion
What is the role of the EKG technician during a stress test?
Conduct the test without supervision
Ensure the patient is comfortable
Monitor the patient continuously
Leave the patient alone
What is the meaning of 'intercostal'?
Below the diaphragm
Above the heart
Between the ribs
Next to the spine
What should be done if the electrodes cannot be properly placed due to hair?
Apply more pressure
Use more electrodes
Request permission to clip or shave the hair
Ignore the hair
What is the purpose of EKG graph paper?
To record digital EKGs
To record non-digital EKGs
To clean the electrodes
To cover the patient
