TEST BANK FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 5TH EDITION
KATHRYN BOOTH, THOMAS O’BRIEN
(With Answer Key)
Chapter 01 Electrocardiography
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the number one cause of death in the United States?
A. Cancer
B. Diabetes
C. Cardiovascular disease
D. Accidents
2. The abbreviation CAD stands for:
A. Cold appendage disorder
B. Coronary application disease
C. Cerebral artery disease
D. Coronary artery disease
3. What does the electrocardiogram or ECG study?
A. The electrical activity of the heart
B. The muscle contractions of the heart
C. High blood pressure readings
D. All of the above
4. The first electrocardiograph was invented by:
A. Sir Thomas Lewis
B. Wilhelm Einthoven
C. Thomas Edison
D. Dr. James Herrick
5. The abbreviation for myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is:
A. IM
B. HA
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C. MI
D. MCI
6. An electrocardiograph (ECG) technician should be able to:
A. Determine if an ECG tracing is accurate
B. Recognize abnormalities in an ECG tracing
C. Prepare the ECG tracing for the physician
D. All of the above
7. An ECG monitor technician's main responsibility is to:
A. View the ECG tracings and alert the health care professional of an abnormal heart
rhythm
B. Assist the physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests
C. Perform ultrasounds of the heart and blood vessels
D. Repair hospital telemetry monitors
8. A "stat" ECG is done:
A. Yearly, as part of a routine physical
B. Immediately
C. In the early morning
D. Before surgery
9. Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting is known as:
A. Holter monitoring
B. Telemetry monitoring
C. Exercise electrocardiography
D. Echocardiogram
10. Which of these ECGs is done in a doctor's office?
A. Treadmill stress testing
B. Holter monitor
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C. 12-lead ECG
D. All of the above
11. What symptoms would indicate the use of a telemedicine monitor?
A. Palpitations
B. Chest pain
C. Dizziness
D. All of the above
12. What device enables lay rescuers to help a patient with sudden cardiac arrest?
A. Automatic external defibrillator (AED)
B. Telemedicine monitor
C. Pacemaker
D. 12-lead ECG
13. An ECG technician needs to have a basic understanding of which of the following items?
A. Medical law and ethics
B. Patient safety and infection control
C. The procedure and the ECG machine
D. All of the above
14. What is the best way to become familiar with the ECG machine you are using?
A. Ask a co-worker
B. Refer to instructions on or with the ECG machine
C. Go to the website of the manufacturer
D. Practice ECG tracings on yourself
15. Standard precautions include which of the following?
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A. Proper hand washing
B. Use of gloves
C. Wearing gown, mask, and eye protection
D. All of the above
16. If the patient asks questions after you have explained the ECG procedure, you should:
A. Repeat the instructions and clarify any questions the patient has
B. Ask the physician to answer the patient's questions
C. Perform the ECG as ordered
D. Have a co-worker explain the procedure to the patient
17. Ethics are:
A. Rules of conduct that are enforced by an authority
B. Cultural values
C. Standards of behavior and concepts of right and wrong
D. All of the above
18. HIPAA stands for:
A. Health Information Privacy and Availability Act
B. Health Insurance Professionals Accounting Act
C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
D. Health Information Portability and Alternative Act
19. Which of the following defines practicing ethics as a health care professional?
A. Patient respect and dignity
B. Practicing professionalism and cooperation
C. Maintaining patient confidentiality
D. All of the above
20. Which of the following is NOT implied consent?
A. Patient agreeing to be treated by the physician
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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, 5TH EDITION
KATHRYN BOOTH, THOMAS O’BRIEN
(With Answer Key)
Chapter 01 Electrocardiography
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the number one cause of death in the United States?
A. Cancer
B. Diabetes
C. Cardiovascular disease
D. Accidents
2. The abbreviation CAD stands for:
A. Cold appendage disorder
B. Coronary application disease
C. Cerebral artery disease
D. Coronary artery disease
3. What does the electrocardiogram or ECG study?
A. The electrical activity of the heart
B. The muscle contractions of the heart
C. High blood pressure readings
D. All of the above
4. The first electrocardiograph was invented by:
A. Sir Thomas Lewis
B. Wilhelm Einthoven
C. Thomas Edison
D. Dr. James Herrick
5. The abbreviation for myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, is:
A. IM
B. HA
1-1
, Chapter 01 Role of the Electrocardiographer
C. MI
D. MCI
6. An electrocardiograph (ECG) technician should be able to:
A. Determine if an ECG tracing is accurate
B. Recognize abnormalities in an ECG tracing
C. Prepare the ECG tracing for the physician
D. All of the above
7. An ECG monitor technician's main responsibility is to:
A. View the ECG tracings and alert the health care professional of an abnormal heart
rhythm
B. Assist the physicians with invasive cardiovascular diagnostic tests
C. Perform ultrasounds of the heart and blood vessels
D. Repair hospital telemetry monitors
8. A "stat" ECG is done:
A. Yearly, as part of a routine physical
B. Immediately
C. In the early morning
D. Before surgery
9. Continuous ECG monitoring done in a hospital setting is known as:
A. Holter monitoring
B. Telemetry monitoring
C. Exercise electrocardiography
D. Echocardiogram
10. Which of these ECGs is done in a doctor's office?
A. Treadmill stress testing
B. Holter monitor
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C. 12-lead ECG
D. All of the above
11. What symptoms would indicate the use of a telemedicine monitor?
A. Palpitations
B. Chest pain
C. Dizziness
D. All of the above
12. What device enables lay rescuers to help a patient with sudden cardiac arrest?
A. Automatic external defibrillator (AED)
B. Telemedicine monitor
C. Pacemaker
D. 12-lead ECG
13. An ECG technician needs to have a basic understanding of which of the following items?
A. Medical law and ethics
B. Patient safety and infection control
C. The procedure and the ECG machine
D. All of the above
14. What is the best way to become familiar with the ECG machine you are using?
A. Ask a co-worker
B. Refer to instructions on or with the ECG machine
C. Go to the website of the manufacturer
D. Practice ECG tracings on yourself
15. Standard precautions include which of the following?
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A. Proper hand washing
B. Use of gloves
C. Wearing gown, mask, and eye protection
D. All of the above
16. If the patient asks questions after you have explained the ECG procedure, you should:
A. Repeat the instructions and clarify any questions the patient has
B. Ask the physician to answer the patient's questions
C. Perform the ECG as ordered
D. Have a co-worker explain the procedure to the patient
17. Ethics are:
A. Rules of conduct that are enforced by an authority
B. Cultural values
C. Standards of behavior and concepts of right and wrong
D. All of the above
18. HIPAA stands for:
A. Health Information Privacy and Availability Act
B. Health Insurance Professionals Accounting Act
C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
D. Health Information Portability and Alternative Act
19. Which of the following defines practicing ethics as a health care professional?
A. Patient respect and dignity
B. Practicing professionalism and cooperation
C. Maintaining patient confidentiality
D. All of the above
20. Which of the following is NOT implied consent?
A. Patient agreeing to be treated by the physician
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