NHA EKG ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ right leg
Answer: While performing a standard 12- lead EKG, an EKG
technician notices that none of the leads are giving a reading. Which
of the following limbs should the technician check first when
correcting this problem?
◉ Refrain from caffeine, smoking, or alcohol for at least 3 hours
prior to the test
Answer: Which of the following statements should an EKG
technician include when preparing a patient for an upcoming
exercise stress test?
◉ Slander
Answer: An EKG technician hears another staff member making
derogatory comments about a patient appearance. This is an
example of which of the following torts?
◉ Left leg
, Answer: While performing a 5-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices
that lead II and lead III are not yielding a reading. Which of the
following limbs should the technician check to correct the error?
◉ Use stress loops on the electrodes to reduce tension on the leads
Answer: An EKG technician is preparing a patient for holter monitor
placement. Which of the following actions should the technician take
to reduce the chance of artifacts on the tracing?
◉ Holter monitor
Answer: An EKG technician is caring for a patient who is
experiencing heart palpations. Which of the following interventions
should the technician expect the provider to prescribe?
◉ 98/78 mm Hg
Answer: An EKG should recognize that which of the following blood
pressure readings is within the expected reference range for an
adolescent patient?
◉ A 20-year-old patient who is experiencing a seizure
Answer: For which of the following patients should an EKG
technician expect to see somatic interference on the EKG tracing?
◉ Over the middle to lower part of the sternum
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ right leg
Answer: While performing a standard 12- lead EKG, an EKG
technician notices that none of the leads are giving a reading. Which
of the following limbs should the technician check first when
correcting this problem?
◉ Refrain from caffeine, smoking, or alcohol for at least 3 hours
prior to the test
Answer: Which of the following statements should an EKG
technician include when preparing a patient for an upcoming
exercise stress test?
◉ Slander
Answer: An EKG technician hears another staff member making
derogatory comments about a patient appearance. This is an
example of which of the following torts?
◉ Left leg
, Answer: While performing a 5-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices
that lead II and lead III are not yielding a reading. Which of the
following limbs should the technician check to correct the error?
◉ Use stress loops on the electrodes to reduce tension on the leads
Answer: An EKG technician is preparing a patient for holter monitor
placement. Which of the following actions should the technician take
to reduce the chance of artifacts on the tracing?
◉ Holter monitor
Answer: An EKG technician is caring for a patient who is
experiencing heart palpations. Which of the following interventions
should the technician expect the provider to prescribe?
◉ 98/78 mm Hg
Answer: An EKG should recognize that which of the following blood
pressure readings is within the expected reference range for an
adolescent patient?
◉ A 20-year-old patient who is experiencing a seizure
Answer: For which of the following patients should an EKG
technician expect to see somatic interference on the EKG tracing?
◉ Over the middle to lower part of the sternum
