EKG FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026
1. The QRS complex represents the time it takes for: The ventricles to depolarize
or contract.
2. Often it is difficult to read the EKG tracing if a patient's 50 mm/sec
heart rate is fast. Where should you set the speed
control to be able to interpret the EKG tracing more
easily?
3. The First electrocardiograph was invented by: Wilhelm Einthoven
4. PPE is used to reduce the risk of transmission of infec- Personal Protective Equip-
tion. PPE stands for: ment
5. Which of the following best describes the function of It pumps blood to and from
the heart: the body tissues.
6. What is the number one cause of death in the U.S.? Cardiovascular disease
7. Slander is an illegal and unethical act and is defined making derogatory remarks
by: about someone
8. An ECG monitor technician's main responsibility is to: View the ECG tracings and
alert the health care profes-
sional of an abnormal heart
rhythm
9. The shape of the P wave is analyzed to determine All of the atrial current is
whether: moving in the same path-
way
10. The first thing that is needed to perform an ECG is: A physicians order for the
test
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, EKG FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026
To obtain a 12 lead EKG tracing, you must apply how
many lead wires and electrodes to the patient?
12. You have performed an EKG on a patient, resulting in Sinus tachycardia: sinus
the following EKG tracing. How wold you classify the rhythm of more than 100
patient's rhythm? bpm
13. What sinus rhythm has a rate of less than 60 bpm? Sinus bradycardia
14. The volume of blood ejected with each contraction is Stroke volume
referred to as the:
15. The EKG tracing is considered a legal document and Patient's name, today's date
need to be included in the patient's medical record. and time, initials of the EKG
What four items must be on each EKG tracing? technician.
16. In sinus dysrhythmia, if the heart rate decreases to 40 Palpitations, dizziness
to 50 bpm, the patient may complain of:
17. What is evaluated and classified when determining Waves, segments, and in-
dysrhythmias? tervals on the EKG tracing.
18. The fourth location to place the V1 lead is at the: fourth intercostal space,
right sternal border
19. What kind of artifact is shown in the figure below? AC interference
20. Which heart rate method is the most accurate with 1500 method
regular rhythms?
21. Which of these is least likely done in a doctors office? Cardiac catheterization
22. Sinus tachycardia may be a normal finding in people Excercise
as a result of:
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1. The QRS complex represents the time it takes for: The ventricles to depolarize
or contract.
2. Often it is difficult to read the EKG tracing if a patient's 50 mm/sec
heart rate is fast. Where should you set the speed
control to be able to interpret the EKG tracing more
easily?
3. The First electrocardiograph was invented by: Wilhelm Einthoven
4. PPE is used to reduce the risk of transmission of infec- Personal Protective Equip-
tion. PPE stands for: ment
5. Which of the following best describes the function of It pumps blood to and from
the heart: the body tissues.
6. What is the number one cause of death in the U.S.? Cardiovascular disease
7. Slander is an illegal and unethical act and is defined making derogatory remarks
by: about someone
8. An ECG monitor technician's main responsibility is to: View the ECG tracings and
alert the health care profes-
sional of an abnormal heart
rhythm
9. The shape of the P wave is analyzed to determine All of the atrial current is
whether: moving in the same path-
way
10. The first thing that is needed to perform an ECG is: A physicians order for the
test
11. 10
1/5
, EKG FINAL REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026
To obtain a 12 lead EKG tracing, you must apply how
many lead wires and electrodes to the patient?
12. You have performed an EKG on a patient, resulting in Sinus tachycardia: sinus
the following EKG tracing. How wold you classify the rhythm of more than 100
patient's rhythm? bpm
13. What sinus rhythm has a rate of less than 60 bpm? Sinus bradycardia
14. The volume of blood ejected with each contraction is Stroke volume
referred to as the:
15. The EKG tracing is considered a legal document and Patient's name, today's date
need to be included in the patient's medical record. and time, initials of the EKG
What four items must be on each EKG tracing? technician.
16. In sinus dysrhythmia, if the heart rate decreases to 40 Palpitations, dizziness
to 50 bpm, the patient may complain of:
17. What is evaluated and classified when determining Waves, segments, and in-
dysrhythmias? tervals on the EKG tracing.
18. The fourth location to place the V1 lead is at the: fourth intercostal space,
right sternal border
19. What kind of artifact is shown in the figure below? AC interference
20. Which heart rate method is the most accurate with 1500 method
regular rhythms?
21. Which of these is least likely done in a doctors office? Cardiac catheterization
22. Sinus tachycardia may be a normal finding in people Excercise
as a result of:
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