NCCT Test review Guide Exam Questions and Answers

NCCT Test review Guide Exam Questions and Answers The ECG technician is preforming an ECG on a patient who is obese, and a wandering baseline is present. Which of the following actions should the technician take? 1. Ensure that the examination table is not touching the wall. 2. Ensure the patient is not touching the frame or side rail. 3. Ensure that new electrodes and clean clips are used. 4. Ensure good skin preparation. 5. Ensure the patient's arms are folded over the chest. - CORRECT ANSWER-3 and 4 Which of the following instructions regarding a Holter monitor should be given to a patient? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. Record activity, time, and symptoms for each occurrence. B. Press and hold event marker for the duration of the symptoms. C. Remove the monitor when showering. D. Press and release event marker for extreme chest pain. E. Record chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, or fainting. - CORRECT ANSWER-Record activity,time and symptoms for each occurrence, Remove the monitor when showering and record chest pain, palpitations, dizziness or fainting Whiat should be included in the medical history taken prior to an ECG? - CORRECT ANSWER-current medications Which of the following is a major complication of atrial fibrillation? - CORRECT ANSWER-thrombi formation Which of the following is included in the ECG technician's scope of practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-identifying special patient consider