NHA Module 1 CET – Study Guide and Practice Questions for Certified
Electronics Technician Fundamentals
Which of the following actions by an EKG technician is an example of adhering to the ethical
principle of professional liability?
Recommending an over-the-counter medication to treat a patient's condition
Monitoring a patient's condition during an exercise stress test
Interpreting the results of an EKG test for a patient
Informing a patient about available treatment options - correct answer ✔✔Monitoring a
patient's condition during an exercise stress test
An EKG technician is interviewing a patient who states, "My chest has been hurting for the last 2
days." Which of the following responses by the technician is an example of the active listening
technique of restating?
"You have been having chest pain?"
"Tell me more about your pain."
"You seem concerned about your pain."
"Have you had this kind of pain before?" - correct answer ✔✔"You have been having chest
pain?"
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG for a 9-year-old child. Which
of the following actions should the technician take to reduce the child's anxiety?
Give the child the option to ask their parent to leave the room.
Wait 15 min before entering the child's room.
Explain the procedure to the child using medical terminology.
Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure. - correct answer ✔✔Allow the
child to touch the equipment before the procedure.
, An EKG technician is observing a patient during a stress test. Which of the following findings is a
sign of cardiovascular distress?
Heart rate 100/min
Blood pressure 138/78 mm Hg
SaO2 82%
Respiratory rate 24/min - correct answer ✔✔SaO2 82%
Which of the following actions should an EKG technician take to identify a patient according to
The Joint Commission guidelines?
Ask the patient to provide their account number and their provider's name.
Ask the patient to provide their medical record number and room number.
Ask the patient to state their room number and their provider's name.
Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth. - correct answer ✔✔Ask the
patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth.
Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for communicating the results of
a cardiac stress test to the patient?
Medical assistant
EKG technician
Registered nurse
Cardiologist - correct answer ✔✔Cardiologist
FLAGAn EKG technician is providing instructions to a patient who has an ambulatory monitor.
Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the
instructions?
"I was going to have dinner with friends, but will reschedule that for next week."
"I will keep the monitor out of the tub and keep my chest dry when I take a bath."
"If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write this down."
Electronics Technician Fundamentals
Which of the following actions by an EKG technician is an example of adhering to the ethical
principle of professional liability?
Recommending an over-the-counter medication to treat a patient's condition
Monitoring a patient's condition during an exercise stress test
Interpreting the results of an EKG test for a patient
Informing a patient about available treatment options - correct answer ✔✔Monitoring a
patient's condition during an exercise stress test
An EKG technician is interviewing a patient who states, "My chest has been hurting for the last 2
days." Which of the following responses by the technician is an example of the active listening
technique of restating?
"You have been having chest pain?"
"Tell me more about your pain."
"You seem concerned about your pain."
"Have you had this kind of pain before?" - correct answer ✔✔"You have been having chest
pain?"
An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG for a 9-year-old child. Which
of the following actions should the technician take to reduce the child's anxiety?
Give the child the option to ask their parent to leave the room.
Wait 15 min before entering the child's room.
Explain the procedure to the child using medical terminology.
Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure. - correct answer ✔✔Allow the
child to touch the equipment before the procedure.
, An EKG technician is observing a patient during a stress test. Which of the following findings is a
sign of cardiovascular distress?
Heart rate 100/min
Blood pressure 138/78 mm Hg
SaO2 82%
Respiratory rate 24/min - correct answer ✔✔SaO2 82%
Which of the following actions should an EKG technician take to identify a patient according to
The Joint Commission guidelines?
Ask the patient to provide their account number and their provider's name.
Ask the patient to provide their medical record number and room number.
Ask the patient to state their room number and their provider's name.
Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth. - correct answer ✔✔Ask the
patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth.
Which of the following health care professionals is responsible for communicating the results of
a cardiac stress test to the patient?
Medical assistant
EKG technician
Registered nurse
Cardiologist - correct answer ✔✔Cardiologist
FLAGAn EKG technician is providing instructions to a patient who has an ambulatory monitor.
Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the
instructions?
"I was going to have dinner with friends, but will reschedule that for next week."
"I will keep the monitor out of the tub and keep my chest dry when I take a bath."
"If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write this down."
