EKG Exam 1 Questions with Complete
Solutions4
Which of the following topics is the least important for an ECG technician to understand? -
ANSWERS-Detailed Evaluation of EKG results
Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting with a small transmitter box is known as: -
ANSWERS-Telemetry Monitoring
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? - ANSWERS-HEPA
Respirator
Medical record documentation requires all the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Foster Parent
Medical History
PPE is used to reduce the risk of transmission of infection. PPE stands for: - ANSWERS-Personal
Protective Equipment
Your patient states, "I do not want that electricity going through me!" as you are getting ready
to perform an ECG on him. The best response is to: - ANSWERS-Explain that an EKG is not
harmful and does not produce electricity
You have been asked to perform an ECG on a patient who is known to be infected by the
varicella virus. You have not had chickenpox, and you have not been vaccinated against it. What
should you do? - ANSWERS-Wear gloves and respiratory protection while performing the ECG.
Solutions4
Which of the following topics is the least important for an ECG technician to understand? -
ANSWERS-Detailed Evaluation of EKG results
Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting with a small transmitter box is known as: -
ANSWERS-Telemetry Monitoring
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? - ANSWERS-HEPA
Respirator
Medical record documentation requires all the following EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-Foster Parent
Medical History
PPE is used to reduce the risk of transmission of infection. PPE stands for: - ANSWERS-Personal
Protective Equipment
Your patient states, "I do not want that electricity going through me!" as you are getting ready
to perform an ECG on him. The best response is to: - ANSWERS-Explain that an EKG is not
harmful and does not produce electricity
You have been asked to perform an ECG on a patient who is known to be infected by the
varicella virus. You have not had chickenpox, and you have not been vaccinated against it. What
should you do? - ANSWERS-Wear gloves and respiratory protection while performing the ECG.
