EKG-CH-01
 
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EKG-CH-01


Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
The abbreviation CAD stands for:
a.
cold appendage disorder.
c.
cerebral artery disease.
b.
coronary application disease.
d.
coronary artery disease.
 

 2. 
The first electrocardiograph was invented by:
a.
Sir Thomas Lewis.
c.
Thomas Edison.
b.
Wilhelm Einthoven.
d.
Dr. James Herrick.
 

 3. 
The abbreviation for myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is:
a.
IM.
c.
MI.
b.
HA.
d.
MCI.
 

 4. 
An electrocardiograph (ECG) technician should be able to:
a.
determine if an ECG tracing is accurate.
b.
interpret the findings of an ECG tracing.
c.
discuss the results of an ECG with the patient.
d.
recommend patient care based on ECG findings.
 

 5. 
An ECG monitor technician's main responsibility is to:
a.
view the ECG tracings and alert the health care professional of an abnormal heart rhythm.
b.
assist the physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests.
c.
perform ultrasounds of the heart and blood vessels.
d.
repair hospital telemetry monitors.
 

 6. 
A "stat" ECG is done:
a.
yearly, as part of a routine physical.
c.
in the early morning.
b.
immediately.
d.
before surgery.
 

 7. 
Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting is known as:
a.
Holter monitoring.
c.
exercise electrocardiography.
b.
telemetry monitoring.
d.
echocardiography.
 

 8. 
Which of these tests is least likely done in a doctor's office?
a.
Treadmill stress testing
c.
12-lead ECG
b.
Holter monitor
d.
Cardiac catheterization
 

 9. 
For which of the following symptoms might a telemedicine monitor be used?
a.
Headache
c.
Dizziness
b.
Fever
d.
Nausea
 

 10. 
What device enables lay rescuers to help a patient with sudden cardiac arrest?
a.
Automatic external defibrillator (AED)
c.
Pacemaker
b.
Telemedicine monitor
d.
12-lead ECG
 

 11. 
Which of the following topics is the least important for an ECG technician to understand?
a.
Medical law and ethics
c.
The procedure and the ECG machine
b.
Patient safety and infection control
d.
Detailed evaluation of ECG results
 

 12. 
Which of the following is not included in standard precautions?
a.
Proper hand hygiene
c.
Wearing gown, mask, and eye protection
b.
Sterilizing the ECG machine
d.
Use of gloves
 

 13. 
Ethics are:
a.
rules of conduct that are enforced by an authority.
b.
statements of cultural values
c.
standards of behavior and concepts of right and wrong.
d.
determined by government regulations.
 

 14. 
Which of the following is not implied consent?
a.
Patient agreeing to be treated by the physician
b.
Patient signing a consent form for a treadmill stress test
c.
Patient agreeing to have an ECG
d.
Patient coming to the doctor's office for care
 

 15. 
Who should sign the consent form if a patient cannot read or write?
a.
The patient's physician
c.
A family member of the patient
b.
A co-worker
d.
Your supervisor
 

 16. 
The term for an abnormal heartbeat is:
a.
angioplasty.
c.
myocardial infarction.
b.
dysrhythmia.
d.
coronary artery disease.
 

 17. 
The _____ monitor allows the patient to participate in normal daily activities while the electrical activity of the heart is being recorded.
a.
Holter
c.
multichannel
b.
biphasic
d.
telemetry
 

 18. 
Which of the following is not a reason for performing an ECG?
a.
To determine if there is a blockage in a coronary artery
b.
To check for heart rhythm abnormalities
c.
To document irregular heartbeats
d.
As part of a yearly, routine physical exam
 

 19. 
Slander is an illegal and unethical act and is defined as:
a.
writing defamatory words.
b.
violating patient confidentiality.
c.
making derogatory remarks about someone.
d.
failing to obtain informed consent.
 

 20. 
_____ means writing defamatory words. It is illegal and unethical and could result in the loss of your job.
a.
HIPAA
c.
Consent
b.
Libel
d.
Liability
 

 21. 
When caring for patients and recording an ECG, you may encounter many situations that require you to:
a.
think critically about the situation.
b.
perform the ECG before getting the patient's informed consent.
c.
not worry about what the patient may tell you.
d.
ask a supervisor to perform the ECG.
 

 22. 
Which of the following include measures to ensure that patients' health information is protected?
a.
Standard precautions
c.
HIPAA
b.
Isolation procedures
d.
CDC
 

 23. 
Which of the following communication techniques helps to ensure a successful ECG recording?
a.
Explain the ECG procedure using correct medical terminology.
b.
Encourage the patient to ask questions.
c.
Ask the patient to read a brochure on ECGs.
d.
Tell the patient it is okay to be anxious.
 

 24. 
Using proper body mechanics includes:
a.
using the muscles in your back to lift heavy objects.
b.
following proper hand hygiene.
c.
using movements that maintain your posture.
d.
holding heavy objects as far from your body as possible.
 

 25. 
Procedures that are used with all patients to prevent the spread of infection are:
a.
airborne precautions.
c.
contact precautions.
b.
standard precautions.
d.
droplet precautions.
 

 26. 
You have been asked to perform an ECG on a hospital patient in ICU. When you reach the patient's room, you notice that the patient is under airborne precautions. In addition to gloves, which of the following PPE should you wear while you perform the ECG?
a.
Gown
c.
Face mask
b.
Goggles
d.
HEPA respirator
 

 27. 
Narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart with blood is a condition known as:
a.
myocardial infarction.
c.
dysrhythmia.
b.
coronary artery disease.
d.
hypotension.
 

 28. 
The second level of procedures implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent infections is known collectively as:
a.
isolation precautions.
c.
body mechanics.
b.
vital signs.
d.
standard precautions.
 

 29. 
Which of the following statements best describes the standard precautions you should take after performing an ECG on an accident patient whose chest is abraded and bloody?
a.
Clean the electrodes thoroughly before using them on another patient.
b.
Use a mild soap to clean the ECG machine without harming its sensitive electronics.
c.
Clean, disinfect, or sterilize all reusable equipment before using it again.
d.
Wash your hands thoroughly before cleaning the ECG machine.
 

 30. 
Which of the following items is not included in an assessment of a patient’s vital signs?
a.
Respiration
c.
Level of consciousness
b.
Pain assessment
d.
Blood pressure
 

 31. 
The normal range for respirations in adults is:
a.
12 to 20 respirations per minute.
c.
40 to 50 respirations per minute.
b.
22 to 30 respirations per minute.
d.
60 to 100 respirations per minute.
 

 32. 
The adult pulse is most commonly measured at the:
a.
brachial artery at the antecubital space.
c.
temporal artery at the forehead.
b.
radial artery at the wrist.
d.
carotid artery at the neck.
 

 33. 
For how long should you count a patient's respirations?
a.
15 seconds
c.
45 seconds
b.
30 seconds
d.
60 seconds
 

 34. 
A patient who is having difficulty breathing is said to have:
a.
hyperpnea.
c.
dyspnea.
b.
tachypnea.
d.
apnea.
 

 35. 
The force with which blood is pumped against the walls of the arteries is a person's:
a.
cardiac output.
c.
stroke volume.
b.
blood pressure.
d.
pulse.
 

 36. 
During her last two doctor appointments, a patient's blood pressure was measured at 160/92 and 156/94. The physician has not been able to identify a cause for these blood pressure readings. This patient has:
a.
hypotension.
c.
essential hypertension.
b.
low cardiac output.
d.
secondary hypertension.
 

 37. 
The reason for determining a patient's palpatory blood pressure is:
a.
because it is faster and more accurate than using a stethoscope to measure blood pressure.
b.
to ensure that the patient's cardiac output is sufficient before measuring blood pressure.
c.
to find the patient's vein so that you can place the stethoscope accurately.
d.
to avoid over- or underinflation of the blood pressure cuff.
 

 38. 
A blood pressure measurement that is determined using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope is known as a(n):
a.
palpatory blood pressure.
c.
diastolic blood pressure.
b.
systolic blood pressure.
d.
auscultated blood pressure.
 

 39. 
Slander and libel are:
a.
nearly impossible to prove.
c.
illegal but not unethical.
b.
ethical but not illegal.
d.
both illegal and unethical.
 

 40. 
If a patient refuses to sign the informed consent form for an ECG, a good example of troubleshooting is to:
a.
have a witness present and carry on with the procedure.
b.
explain to the patient how the procedure works in order to get his/her consent.
c.
have a relative sign the consent form.
d.
put an X on the consent form to indicate that the patient was not competent.
 



 
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