COMPLETE NHA EKG EXAM/ EKG
COURSE REVIEW | 2026/2027 |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
100% CORRECT | GRADE A
This is a Complete Review of EKG course & thorough study guide on everything
that can be tested on the NHA EKG exam
MODULE: Safety, Compliance, and Coordinated Care
This NHA EKG (CET) exam consists of 500+ multiple-choice questions,
and Verified Answers focusing on safety, patient care, and rhythm
interpretation. Key areas include HIPAA, infection control (OSHA),
anatomy, lead placement, and identifying arrhythmias like atrial
fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
NHA EKG Exam Module: Safety, Compliance, and
Coordinated Care
This module focuses on the legal, ethical, and safety standards necessary
for an EKG technician.
HIPAA Compliance: Protecting patient privacy (PHI), keeping
screens and papers hidden, and authorized release of information.
Infection Control (OSHA):
Standard Precautions: Assume all blood/fluids are infectious.
Hand Hygiene: Before and after every patient interaction (most
critical step).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves, gowns, and masks
used based on exposure risk.
, Disinfection: Cleaning equipment (EKG machine, cables) between
patients using disinfectant wipes.
Patient Safety and Care:
Patient Identification: Using two identifiers (e.g., name and DOB).
Emergency Response: Recognizing when to call for help ("Code
Blue") and signs of distress (angina, dyspnea).
Safety Hazards: Ensuring beds are locked, cables are not tripping
hazards, and checking for metal implants (especially before stress tests).
Legal and Ethical Aspects:
Patient Rights: Respecting privacy and dignity.
Liability: Avoiding negligence and malpractice by adhering to the scope
of practice.
Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality in both physical and
electronic documentation.
Coordinated Care: Communicating effectively with healthcare
team members and preparing patients for procedures.
AV Node
Bundle of His
Bundle Branches
Purkinje fibers).
, • Lead Placement (12-Lead EKG): Specifically, placement of V1-V6 and
proper limb lead placement (including alternate placements for amputees or
patients with tremors).
• EKG Troubleshooting: Identifying artifact (wandering baseline, somatic
tremor, 60-cycle interference) and correcting it.
• Arrhythmia Interpretation: Identifying Sinus, Atrial, Junctional, and
Ventricular rhythms.
• Critical Thinking: Recognizing lethal rhythms (e.g., Asystole, V-Fib, PEA).
Quiz_________________?
HIPAA -
Answer
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Quiz_________________?
PHI -
Answer
Protected Heath Information
Quiz_________________?
PHI includes data such as -
Answer
name, DOB, SSN, phone number, marital status, place of employment, and
address
, Quiz_________________?
An EKG technician releases information about a patient's diagnosis to the patient's
employer. Which of the following patient rights was violated?
A) Assignment of benefits
B) Patient confidentiality
C) Access to treatment
D) Power of attorney -
Answer
B) Patient confidentiality
**A patients diagnosis is confidential and may not be shared with an employer**
Quiz_________________?
Electrocardiograph -
Answer
instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
Quiz_________________?
Electrocardiogram -
Answer
COURSE REVIEW | 2026/2027 |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
100% CORRECT | GRADE A
This is a Complete Review of EKG course & thorough study guide on everything
that can be tested on the NHA EKG exam
MODULE: Safety, Compliance, and Coordinated Care
This NHA EKG (CET) exam consists of 500+ multiple-choice questions,
and Verified Answers focusing on safety, patient care, and rhythm
interpretation. Key areas include HIPAA, infection control (OSHA),
anatomy, lead placement, and identifying arrhythmias like atrial
fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
NHA EKG Exam Module: Safety, Compliance, and
Coordinated Care
This module focuses on the legal, ethical, and safety standards necessary
for an EKG technician.
HIPAA Compliance: Protecting patient privacy (PHI), keeping
screens and papers hidden, and authorized release of information.
Infection Control (OSHA):
Standard Precautions: Assume all blood/fluids are infectious.
Hand Hygiene: Before and after every patient interaction (most
critical step).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves, gowns, and masks
used based on exposure risk.
, Disinfection: Cleaning equipment (EKG machine, cables) between
patients using disinfectant wipes.
Patient Safety and Care:
Patient Identification: Using two identifiers (e.g., name and DOB).
Emergency Response: Recognizing when to call for help ("Code
Blue") and signs of distress (angina, dyspnea).
Safety Hazards: Ensuring beds are locked, cables are not tripping
hazards, and checking for metal implants (especially before stress tests).
Legal and Ethical Aspects:
Patient Rights: Respecting privacy and dignity.
Liability: Avoiding negligence and malpractice by adhering to the scope
of practice.
Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality in both physical and
electronic documentation.
Coordinated Care: Communicating effectively with healthcare
team members and preparing patients for procedures.
AV Node
Bundle of His
Bundle Branches
Purkinje fibers).
, • Lead Placement (12-Lead EKG): Specifically, placement of V1-V6 and
proper limb lead placement (including alternate placements for amputees or
patients with tremors).
• EKG Troubleshooting: Identifying artifact (wandering baseline, somatic
tremor, 60-cycle interference) and correcting it.
• Arrhythmia Interpretation: Identifying Sinus, Atrial, Junctional, and
Ventricular rhythms.
• Critical Thinking: Recognizing lethal rhythms (e.g., Asystole, V-Fib, PEA).
Quiz_________________?
HIPAA -
Answer
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Quiz_________________?
PHI -
Answer
Protected Heath Information
Quiz_________________?
PHI includes data such as -
Answer
name, DOB, SSN, phone number, marital status, place of employment, and
address
, Quiz_________________?
An EKG technician releases information about a patient's diagnosis to the patient's
employer. Which of the following patient rights was violated?
A) Assignment of benefits
B) Patient confidentiality
C) Access to treatment
D) Power of attorney -
Answer
B) Patient confidentiality
**A patients diagnosis is confidential and may not be shared with an employer**
Quiz_________________?
Electrocardiograph -
Answer
instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
Quiz_________________?
Electrocardiogram -
Answer
