CET PRACTICE TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% OUTLINED
ANSWERS
\.While preparing a standard 12-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices the patient
has stopped breathing and has no pulse. What should the technician do first? -
ANSWERS✔-Call for help and begin CPR.
\.An EKG technician is collecting a blood pressure measurement from a healthy
adult patient. The technician should recognize that which of the following blood
pressure measurements is within the expected reference range for this patient? -
ANSWERS✔-100/62 mmHg.
\.An EKG technician is obtaining a health history from a patient. The patient tells
the technician that they underwent coronary artery bypass grafting 2 years ago. In
which of the following sections of the electronic medical record (EMR) should the
technician input this information? - ANSWERS✔-Past medical history.
\.An EKG technician is providing instructions to a patient who has an ambulatory
monitor. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the
instructions? - ANSWERS✔-If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write
this down.
,\.Which of the following types of stress test uses a gamma camera? - ANSWERS✔-
Nuclear stress test
\.Which action should an EKG technician recognize as a technical safeguard for
maintaining patient privacy? - ANSWERS✔-Using a person-specific password to
access the electronic health record.
\.An EKG technician should recognize that which is the most important action to
take to break the chain of infection when preparing to perform an EKG procedure
for a patient? - ANSWERS✔-Washing hands
\.An EKG technician is instructing a patient about preparing for a stress test.
Which instruction should the technician include? - ANSWERS✔-You should avoid
taking beta-blockers on the day of the test.
\.An EKG technician should recognize that which statement is compliance with
HIPAA regulations? - ANSWERS✔-The patient diagnosis is considered protected
health information
\.A technician receives a requisition for an EKG. Which patient information from
the electronic health record (EHR) is necessary to complete the EKG as ordered? -
ANSWERS✔-Birthdate
\.An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG for a 9-year-
old child. Which action should the technician take to reduce the child's anxiety? -
ANSWERS✔-Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure.
, \.Which findings should an EKG technician expect for a patient who is experiencing
cardiopulmonary compromise? - ANSWERS✔-Persistent chest discomfort.
\.Which health care professional is responsible for communicating the results of a
cardiac stress test to the patient? - ANSWERS✔-Cardiologist
\.An EKG technician is assisting a patient during a stress test. The patient develops
nausea and vomits blood-tinged fluid. In which location should the technician
place a cloth hand towel that is soiled by the vomit? - ANSWERS✔-Biohazard bag.
\.An EKG technician is evaluating a patient's understanding of a scheduled cardiac
test. The patient states "I will continue with my normal routine and record all my
activities in a journal." The technician should recognize that this statement is true
for which cardiac test? - ANSWERS✔-Holter monitor
\.An EKG technician is observing a patient during a stress test. Which findings is a
sign of cardiovascular distress? - ANSWERS✔-SaO282%
\.An EKG technician is interviewing a patient who states "My chest has been
hurting for the last 2 days." Which response by the technician is an example of
active listening technique of restating? - ANSWERS✔-You have been having chest
pain?
QUESTIONS WITH 100% OUTLINED
ANSWERS
\.While preparing a standard 12-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices the patient
has stopped breathing and has no pulse. What should the technician do first? -
ANSWERS✔-Call for help and begin CPR.
\.An EKG technician is collecting a blood pressure measurement from a healthy
adult patient. The technician should recognize that which of the following blood
pressure measurements is within the expected reference range for this patient? -
ANSWERS✔-100/62 mmHg.
\.An EKG technician is obtaining a health history from a patient. The patient tells
the technician that they underwent coronary artery bypass grafting 2 years ago. In
which of the following sections of the electronic medical record (EMR) should the
technician input this information? - ANSWERS✔-Past medical history.
\.An EKG technician is providing instructions to a patient who has an ambulatory
monitor. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the
instructions? - ANSWERS✔-If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write
this down.
,\.Which of the following types of stress test uses a gamma camera? - ANSWERS✔-
Nuclear stress test
\.Which action should an EKG technician recognize as a technical safeguard for
maintaining patient privacy? - ANSWERS✔-Using a person-specific password to
access the electronic health record.
\.An EKG technician should recognize that which is the most important action to
take to break the chain of infection when preparing to perform an EKG procedure
for a patient? - ANSWERS✔-Washing hands
\.An EKG technician is instructing a patient about preparing for a stress test.
Which instruction should the technician include? - ANSWERS✔-You should avoid
taking beta-blockers on the day of the test.
\.An EKG technician should recognize that which statement is compliance with
HIPAA regulations? - ANSWERS✔-The patient diagnosis is considered protected
health information
\.A technician receives a requisition for an EKG. Which patient information from
the electronic health record (EHR) is necessary to complete the EKG as ordered? -
ANSWERS✔-Birthdate
\.An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG for a 9-year-
old child. Which action should the technician take to reduce the child's anxiety? -
ANSWERS✔-Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure.
, \.Which findings should an EKG technician expect for a patient who is experiencing
cardiopulmonary compromise? - ANSWERS✔-Persistent chest discomfort.
\.Which health care professional is responsible for communicating the results of a
cardiac stress test to the patient? - ANSWERS✔-Cardiologist
\.An EKG technician is assisting a patient during a stress test. The patient develops
nausea and vomits blood-tinged fluid. In which location should the technician
place a cloth hand towel that is soiled by the vomit? - ANSWERS✔-Biohazard bag.
\.An EKG technician is evaluating a patient's understanding of a scheduled cardiac
test. The patient states "I will continue with my normal routine and record all my
activities in a journal." The technician should recognize that this statement is true
for which cardiac test? - ANSWERS✔-Holter monitor
\.An EKG technician is observing a patient during a stress test. Which findings is a
sign of cardiovascular distress? - ANSWERS✔-SaO282%
\.An EKG technician is interviewing a patient who states "My chest has been
hurting for the last 2 days." Which response by the technician is an example of
active listening technique of restating? - ANSWERS✔-You have been having chest
pain?
