QUICK NHA CET CERTIFICATION
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
A patient tells the EKG technician he underwent coronary artery bypass grafting two
years ago. This is an example of which of the following types of history? -
\Surgical
Which of the following is the expected range for an adult's resting heart rate? -
\60 to 100 bpm
Which of the following statements about protected health information is correct? -
\It can be shared with the patient and staff directly taking care of the patient
Which of the following statements illustrates the patient understands Holter monitor
procedures? -
\"I must not get the Holter monitor wet at any time."
Which of the following statements illustrates the need for further patient education? -
\"I can wear jeans and boots for my stress test."
Which of the following is the expected reference range for an adult's respiratory rate at
rest? -
\12 to 20/min
Which of the following is a sign of cardiovascular distress? -
\Cyanosis
While acquiring a standard 12-lead EKG, a technician notices the patient stops
breathing and no pulse. What should the technician do first? -
\Call for help and begin CPR.
Which of the following is the expected range for an infant's resting heart rate? -
\100 to 160/min
During the stress test, Mr. Smith states that he feels dizzy and nauseous. His heart rate
is 98. Which of the following should Susan do? -
\Stop the test immediately, let Mr. Smith sit, and notify the physician.
Mr. Smith is taking Metoprolol for hypertension. Which of the following is a common side
effect of this beta-blocker? -
\Hypotension
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
A patient tells the EKG technician he underwent coronary artery bypass grafting two
years ago. This is an example of which of the following types of history? -
\Surgical
Which of the following is the expected range for an adult's resting heart rate? -
\60 to 100 bpm
Which of the following statements about protected health information is correct? -
\It can be shared with the patient and staff directly taking care of the patient
Which of the following statements illustrates the patient understands Holter monitor
procedures? -
\"I must not get the Holter monitor wet at any time."
Which of the following statements illustrates the need for further patient education? -
\"I can wear jeans and boots for my stress test."
Which of the following is the expected reference range for an adult's respiratory rate at
rest? -
\12 to 20/min
Which of the following is a sign of cardiovascular distress? -
\Cyanosis
While acquiring a standard 12-lead EKG, a technician notices the patient stops
breathing and no pulse. What should the technician do first? -
\Call for help and begin CPR.
Which of the following is the expected range for an infant's resting heart rate? -
\100 to 160/min
During the stress test, Mr. Smith states that he feels dizzy and nauseous. His heart rate
is 98. Which of the following should Susan do? -
\Stop the test immediately, let Mr. Smith sit, and notify the physician.
Mr. Smith is taking Metoprolol for hypertension. Which of the following is a common side
effect of this beta-blocker? -
\Hypotension
