NHA EKG Certification Test (2022/2023) Download To Score A
After completing an EKG on a patient, which of the following should the tech perform next?
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... [Show More] Before disconnecting patient from the machine, check that the tracing is free from artifacts
Communication with members of the health care team can be accomplished through which of the following methods? - Electronic health record and verbal exchange
During a stress test an EKG technician notices the patient to be hyperventilating. Which of the following is an appropriate course of action for the technician? - Check the patient's respiratory rate
During a stress test, an EKG tech notices the patient appears to be hyperventilating. Which of the following course of action for the tech? - Check the patient's respiratory rate
An EKG has a 2 mm ST elevation in leads I, AVL, V5, and V6. What type of infarction would this represent? - Lateral infarction
An EKG tech detects a U wave and the patient reports chest pain and discomfort. What actions should the tech take? - Notify the patient's provider
An EKG tech had just provided patient education prior to a stress test. What statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of the preparation? - I may smoke the night before my exam
EKG tech has just provided patient education prior to an exercise stress test. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the preparation? - I can smoke the night before the exam
An EKG tech is an outpatient facility is obtaining a patient's vital signs and is having trouble visualizing the patient.'s chest movement. Which of the following actions should the tech take to obtain an accurate respiratory rate for the patient? - Place a hand on the middle of the patient's back to count the respirations
An EKG tech is asked to obtain a right-sided EKG on a patient with suspected acute myocardial infarction of the inferior wall. Which of the following leads is most sensitive and specific to right ventricular ischemia? - V4R
An EKG tech is performing an exercise stress test for a patient. Which of the following findings should the tech expect the provider to stop the test? - Dizziness
An EKG tech is performing a posterior 12- lead ELG for a patient. Which of the following leads should the tech place along the paraspinous border? [Show Less]