CRAT exam
The first negative deflection noted in the QRS complex - correct answer-Q wave
Atrial fibrillation with a slow ventricular response has an - correct answer-ventricular
rate less than 60 BPM
Patient education in self-monitoring includes with of the following: - correct answer--
when to disconnect the device
- what to do when the device emits an alert sound
- what type of symptoms to record during the monitoring period
x who to call in case of an emergency
x how to wear the device while driving
Which of the following rhythms may be characterized by regular P-P and regular R-R
intervals at different rates? - correct answer-complete heart block
While conducting a routine transtelephonic pacemaker check, the patient states he is
short of breath, and atrial fibrillation is noted in the presenting rhythm strip. The
technician's next step should be to: - correct answer-Put the patient on hold and call
his cardiologist
What is the best method for obtaining a good recording from a handheld, ambulatory,
post event cardiac monitor? - correct answer-Ensure two of the four electrodes are
pressed gently to the left of the sternum
Which valves prevent the backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary arteries
into the ventricles during diastole? - correct answer-semilunar
A patient with a TTM suddenly begins slurring his words and complaining that he has
tingling in his left arm. What is the most appropriate action? - correct answer-activate
EMS
The relationship between the conducted P waves and the QRS complexes in a sinus
arrhythmia is - correct answer-one P wave per QRS complex
The p wave on the electrocardiogram represents an electrical impulse that spreads
through the - correct answer-atria
During sinus rhythm, an early narrow complex beat without a P wave preceding it
would be interpreted as - correct answer-PJC
, Which of the following are types of artifact that need to be recognized during rhythm
analysis. Choose four reponses - correct answer-- somatic tremor
- AC interference
- junctional baseline
- paced interference
- wandering baseline
- interrupted baseline
The patient requires a 30-day cardiac monitoring device. Which of the following
items would be the least important education related to the patients self-monitoring?
- correct answer-what type of cardiac monitoring device is in use
In the absense of a release form, a patient's health information may be shared with
the patient's ___ without committing a HIPAA violation - correct answer-physician
Which of the following BEST describes idioventricular rhythm? - correct answer-heart
rate 20-40 BPM, almost always regular, no P waves preceding a wide QRS
Which of the following items would be considered standard instructions when placing
a 24h monitoring device on a pateint in a clinical setting? - correct answer-- explain
the importance of not getting the monitor wet
- encourage teh patient to leave the monitor on the entire time
- inform the patient of physical limitations while the monitor is worn
First degree AV block is determined by teh measurement of the - correct answer-PR
interval
The normal gain setting for ECG acquisition is ___ mm/mV - correct answer-10
The conduction system terminates with the - correct answer-Purkinje network
Atrial fibrillation is best defined as - correct answer-chaotic, asynchronous electrical
activity in atrial tissue
What should be done when a patient reports that their demographic information is
incorrect? - correct answer-Follow the organizational procedure and correct the error
immediately
What process is used to clean monitoring equipment between patient use - correct
answer-Disinfecting
Which of the following essential tools are required to begin remote cardiac device
monitoring? - correct answer-- batteries
- electrodes
The first negative deflection noted in the QRS complex - correct answer-Q wave
Atrial fibrillation with a slow ventricular response has an - correct answer-ventricular
rate less than 60 BPM
Patient education in self-monitoring includes with of the following: - correct answer--
when to disconnect the device
- what to do when the device emits an alert sound
- what type of symptoms to record during the monitoring period
x who to call in case of an emergency
x how to wear the device while driving
Which of the following rhythms may be characterized by regular P-P and regular R-R
intervals at different rates? - correct answer-complete heart block
While conducting a routine transtelephonic pacemaker check, the patient states he is
short of breath, and atrial fibrillation is noted in the presenting rhythm strip. The
technician's next step should be to: - correct answer-Put the patient on hold and call
his cardiologist
What is the best method for obtaining a good recording from a handheld, ambulatory,
post event cardiac monitor? - correct answer-Ensure two of the four electrodes are
pressed gently to the left of the sternum
Which valves prevent the backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary arteries
into the ventricles during diastole? - correct answer-semilunar
A patient with a TTM suddenly begins slurring his words and complaining that he has
tingling in his left arm. What is the most appropriate action? - correct answer-activate
EMS
The relationship between the conducted P waves and the QRS complexes in a sinus
arrhythmia is - correct answer-one P wave per QRS complex
The p wave on the electrocardiogram represents an electrical impulse that spreads
through the - correct answer-atria
During sinus rhythm, an early narrow complex beat without a P wave preceding it
would be interpreted as - correct answer-PJC
, Which of the following are types of artifact that need to be recognized during rhythm
analysis. Choose four reponses - correct answer-- somatic tremor
- AC interference
- junctional baseline
- paced interference
- wandering baseline
- interrupted baseline
The patient requires a 30-day cardiac monitoring device. Which of the following
items would be the least important education related to the patients self-monitoring?
- correct answer-what type of cardiac monitoring device is in use
In the absense of a release form, a patient's health information may be shared with
the patient's ___ without committing a HIPAA violation - correct answer-physician
Which of the following BEST describes idioventricular rhythm? - correct answer-heart
rate 20-40 BPM, almost always regular, no P waves preceding a wide QRS
Which of the following items would be considered standard instructions when placing
a 24h monitoring device on a pateint in a clinical setting? - correct answer-- explain
the importance of not getting the monitor wet
- encourage teh patient to leave the monitor on the entire time
- inform the patient of physical limitations while the monitor is worn
First degree AV block is determined by teh measurement of the - correct answer-PR
interval
The normal gain setting for ECG acquisition is ___ mm/mV - correct answer-10
The conduction system terminates with the - correct answer-Purkinje network
Atrial fibrillation is best defined as - correct answer-chaotic, asynchronous electrical
activity in atrial tissue
What should be done when a patient reports that their demographic information is
incorrect? - correct answer-Follow the organizational procedure and correct the error
immediately
What process is used to clean monitoring equipment between patient use - correct
answer-Disinfecting
Which of the following essential tools are required to begin remote cardiac device
monitoring? - correct answer-- batteries
- electrodes
