CRAT Prep
1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be
able to:
A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities
during the recording process.
B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the
appropriate health care professionals.
C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings.
D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with angioplasty. - correct answer-A.
Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities
during the recording process.
2. Monitor technicians record an ECG tracing and place it into the patient record, but they
must perform which of the following?
A. Assist the physician with angioplasty.
B. Perform an ultrasound of blood vessels.
C. Prepare an ECG report.
D. Evaluate the tracing and recognize abnormal rhythms. - correct answer-D. Evaluate the
tracing and recognize abnormal rhythms.
3. Which of the following employees assists the physician with invasive cardiovascular
diagnostic tests such as angioplasty, heart surgery, or implantation of artificial pacemakers?
A. ECG technician
B. Cardiovascular technologist
C. Medical assistant
D. Monitor technician - correct answer-B. Cardiovascular technologist
4. Which of the following is considered an unethical act but is not necessarily illegal?
A. Reporting blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly, resulting in a heart attach to
the patient.
B. Taking a break when you are required to be viewing multiple patient's heart rhythms.
C. Deciding to keep a $10 bill you find on the patient's bedside table.
D. Keeping the door open to the patient's room when you expose his or her body to perform
an ECG. - correct answer-D. Keeping the door open to the patient's room when you expose
his or her body to perform an ECG.
5. Which of these is the responsibility of an ECG technician?
A. Evaluating electrical tracings on a monitor.
B. Recording the ECG and preparing the report for the physician.
C. Assisting with invasive procedures.
,D. Evaluating the rhythm. - correct answer-B. Recording the ECG and preparing the report
for the physician.
6. Which of the following BEST describes the universal and standards precautions?
A. Universal precautions are practiced on patients in isolation and standard precautions are
practiced on all patients.
B. Universal precautions are practiced on all patients with or without an identified infection
and stand precautions are only practiced on isolated patients.
C. Universal precautions and standard precautions are the same.
D. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body substance isolation. -
correct answer-D. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body substance
isolation.
7. What type of ECG procedure is being performed? - Patient is laying down with leads
placed on him while the technician records.
A. Telemetry monitoring
B. Treadmill ECG stress test
C. Transtelephonic ECG monitoring
D. 12-lead ECG - correct answer-D. 12-lead ECG
8. A photo features the first ECG machine, which weighed about 600 lbs and took 6 people
to operate. Which scientist won the Nobel prize for this invention?
A. Augusta D. Waller
B. Wilhelm Einthoven
C. Sir Thomas Lewis
D. James B. Herrick - correct answer-B. Wilhelm Einthoven
9. Which of the following ECG procedures is almost ALWAYS performed in a hospital or
in-patient facility?
A. Continuous Monitoring
B. Ambulatory monitoring
C. Treadmill stress test
D. Transtelephonic monitoring - correct answer-A. Continuous Monitoring
10. Which of the following is preformed as a routine procedure or during an emergency in
the hospital setting?
A. Treadmill stress test
B. 12-lead ECG
C. Ambulatory monitoring
D. Telemetry monitoring - correct answer-B. 12-lead ECG
11. Based on the American Heart Association's recommendations for reduction or prevention
of heart disease and stroke, which patient has done the most to reduce his risk?
,A. Paul Thomas stopped smoking 15 years ago and has maintained a healthy weight by
exercising at least 30 minutes every day and eating a well-balanced diet.
B. James Jones has never smoked, he has a sedentary job that has him in the office 6 days
a week. Because his work schedule, he gets almost no exercise and east fast food
frequently.
C. Carlton Castle stopped smoking last week, but has not increased his physical activity
because he becomes short of breath easily. He lives alone and tends to snack rather than
eat regular meals.
D. Jack Zeus walks every day and east a fairly well-balanced diet. He has reduced his
smoking from one pack per day to a half-pack of low tar cigarettes per day. - correct
answer-A. Paul Thomas stopped smoking 15 years ago and has maintained a healthy
weight by exercising at least 30 minutes every day and eating a well-balanced diet.
12. Which of the following enables lay rescuers to help a person in sudden cardiac arrest?
A. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
B. Holter monitor
C. ECG monitor with defibrillator
D. Transtelephonic monitoring - correct answer-A. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
13. Document clear and complete information to provide continuity of care and protect
yourself legally. Which is NOT proper documentation in the patient's medical record?
A. The ECG was performed at 10:00am and Mr. Smith tolerated the procedure well.
B. Mr. Janes complained of check pain during the ECG. Dr. Jackson was notified.
C. I did not perform the ECG because Mr. Harris is an old drunk and is nasty and dirty.
D. The ECG was ordered because Mr. Henderson complained of shortness of breath and
check pain. - correct answer-C. I did not perform the ECG because Mr. Harris is an old drunk
and is nasty and dirty.
14. The ECG tracing provides critical information about the patient and misdiagnosis could
result if the tracing is:
A. Too long
B. Inaccurate
C. Filed in the correct patient record
D. Ordered to be run STAT - correct answer-B. Inaccurate
15. Which of the following is an unethical act that is also illegal?
A. Acting unprofessionally and being disrespectful towards a patient or co-worker.
B. Reporting the blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly and resulting in a
myocardial infarction to the patient.
C. Exposing the patient's body when preforming any procedure?
D. Skipping a mandatory continuing education class. - correct answer-B. Reporting the blood
pressure results of a stress test incorrectly and resulting in a myocardial infarction to the
patient.
, 16. You perform an ECG on a patient in contact isolation. You removed the gloves and gown
when you left the room. What other actions should you take?
A. No other actions are needed.
B. You should wash your hands.
C. Wash your hands and decontaminate your ECG machine.
D. Wash your hands and put on a clean gown and gloves. - correct answer-C. Wash your
hands and decontaminate your ECG machine.
17. Of the following health care employees, which is LEAST likely to perform a 12-lead
ECG?
A. Respiratory therapist
B. Physician
C. Physical therapist
D. Specially trained nursing assistant - correct answer-C. Physical therapist
18. Which of the following is NOT a reason for performing an ECG?
A. To diagnose changed in the heart rhythm.
B. To monitor people with heart conditions.
C. To check for problems with the flow of blood through the heart.
D. To evaluate the effectiveness of cardiac medications. - correct answer-C. To check for
problems with the flow of blood through the heart.
19. What is the best source of information regarding the specific type of ECG machine you
are using?
A. Your supervisor
B. Manufacturer's directions
C. Your co-worker
D. The procedure manual - correct answer-B. Manufacturer's directions
20. Identify AED in pictures. - correct answer-D
21. Telemedicine monitoring is generally used to evaluate which of the following?
A. ECG tracing over a 24-48 hour period of normal activity.
B. Artificial pacemaker functioning
C. Heart rhythm during a Code Blue emergency
D. Heart rhythm during exercise - correct answer-B. Artificial pacemaker functioning
22. Which type of test is being performed? - Patient is walking on a treadmill while an ECG is
being performed.
A. Telemetry monitoring
B. Holter monitoring
1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be
able to:
A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities
during the recording process.
B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the
appropriate health care professionals.
C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings.
D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with angioplasty. - correct answer-A.
Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities
during the recording process.
2. Monitor technicians record an ECG tracing and place it into the patient record, but they
must perform which of the following?
A. Assist the physician with angioplasty.
B. Perform an ultrasound of blood vessels.
C. Prepare an ECG report.
D. Evaluate the tracing and recognize abnormal rhythms. - correct answer-D. Evaluate the
tracing and recognize abnormal rhythms.
3. Which of the following employees assists the physician with invasive cardiovascular
diagnostic tests such as angioplasty, heart surgery, or implantation of artificial pacemakers?
A. ECG technician
B. Cardiovascular technologist
C. Medical assistant
D. Monitor technician - correct answer-B. Cardiovascular technologist
4. Which of the following is considered an unethical act but is not necessarily illegal?
A. Reporting blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly, resulting in a heart attach to
the patient.
B. Taking a break when you are required to be viewing multiple patient's heart rhythms.
C. Deciding to keep a $10 bill you find on the patient's bedside table.
D. Keeping the door open to the patient's room when you expose his or her body to perform
an ECG. - correct answer-D. Keeping the door open to the patient's room when you expose
his or her body to perform an ECG.
5. Which of these is the responsibility of an ECG technician?
A. Evaluating electrical tracings on a monitor.
B. Recording the ECG and preparing the report for the physician.
C. Assisting with invasive procedures.
,D. Evaluating the rhythm. - correct answer-B. Recording the ECG and preparing the report
for the physician.
6. Which of the following BEST describes the universal and standards precautions?
A. Universal precautions are practiced on patients in isolation and standard precautions are
practiced on all patients.
B. Universal precautions are practiced on all patients with or without an identified infection
and stand precautions are only practiced on isolated patients.
C. Universal precautions and standard precautions are the same.
D. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body substance isolation. -
correct answer-D. Standard precautions combine universal precautions and body substance
isolation.
7. What type of ECG procedure is being performed? - Patient is laying down with leads
placed on him while the technician records.
A. Telemetry monitoring
B. Treadmill ECG stress test
C. Transtelephonic ECG monitoring
D. 12-lead ECG - correct answer-D. 12-lead ECG
8. A photo features the first ECG machine, which weighed about 600 lbs and took 6 people
to operate. Which scientist won the Nobel prize for this invention?
A. Augusta D. Waller
B. Wilhelm Einthoven
C. Sir Thomas Lewis
D. James B. Herrick - correct answer-B. Wilhelm Einthoven
9. Which of the following ECG procedures is almost ALWAYS performed in a hospital or
in-patient facility?
A. Continuous Monitoring
B. Ambulatory monitoring
C. Treadmill stress test
D. Transtelephonic monitoring - correct answer-A. Continuous Monitoring
10. Which of the following is preformed as a routine procedure or during an emergency in
the hospital setting?
A. Treadmill stress test
B. 12-lead ECG
C. Ambulatory monitoring
D. Telemetry monitoring - correct answer-B. 12-lead ECG
11. Based on the American Heart Association's recommendations for reduction or prevention
of heart disease and stroke, which patient has done the most to reduce his risk?
,A. Paul Thomas stopped smoking 15 years ago and has maintained a healthy weight by
exercising at least 30 minutes every day and eating a well-balanced diet.
B. James Jones has never smoked, he has a sedentary job that has him in the office 6 days
a week. Because his work schedule, he gets almost no exercise and east fast food
frequently.
C. Carlton Castle stopped smoking last week, but has not increased his physical activity
because he becomes short of breath easily. He lives alone and tends to snack rather than
eat regular meals.
D. Jack Zeus walks every day and east a fairly well-balanced diet. He has reduced his
smoking from one pack per day to a half-pack of low tar cigarettes per day. - correct
answer-A. Paul Thomas stopped smoking 15 years ago and has maintained a healthy
weight by exercising at least 30 minutes every day and eating a well-balanced diet.
12. Which of the following enables lay rescuers to help a person in sudden cardiac arrest?
A. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
B. Holter monitor
C. ECG monitor with defibrillator
D. Transtelephonic monitoring - correct answer-A. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
13. Document clear and complete information to provide continuity of care and protect
yourself legally. Which is NOT proper documentation in the patient's medical record?
A. The ECG was performed at 10:00am and Mr. Smith tolerated the procedure well.
B. Mr. Janes complained of check pain during the ECG. Dr. Jackson was notified.
C. I did not perform the ECG because Mr. Harris is an old drunk and is nasty and dirty.
D. The ECG was ordered because Mr. Henderson complained of shortness of breath and
check pain. - correct answer-C. I did not perform the ECG because Mr. Harris is an old drunk
and is nasty and dirty.
14. The ECG tracing provides critical information about the patient and misdiagnosis could
result if the tracing is:
A. Too long
B. Inaccurate
C. Filed in the correct patient record
D. Ordered to be run STAT - correct answer-B. Inaccurate
15. Which of the following is an unethical act that is also illegal?
A. Acting unprofessionally and being disrespectful towards a patient or co-worker.
B. Reporting the blood pressure results of a stress test incorrectly and resulting in a
myocardial infarction to the patient.
C. Exposing the patient's body when preforming any procedure?
D. Skipping a mandatory continuing education class. - correct answer-B. Reporting the blood
pressure results of a stress test incorrectly and resulting in a myocardial infarction to the
patient.
, 16. You perform an ECG on a patient in contact isolation. You removed the gloves and gown
when you left the room. What other actions should you take?
A. No other actions are needed.
B. You should wash your hands.
C. Wash your hands and decontaminate your ECG machine.
D. Wash your hands and put on a clean gown and gloves. - correct answer-C. Wash your
hands and decontaminate your ECG machine.
17. Of the following health care employees, which is LEAST likely to perform a 12-lead
ECG?
A. Respiratory therapist
B. Physician
C. Physical therapist
D. Specially trained nursing assistant - correct answer-C. Physical therapist
18. Which of the following is NOT a reason for performing an ECG?
A. To diagnose changed in the heart rhythm.
B. To monitor people with heart conditions.
C. To check for problems with the flow of blood through the heart.
D. To evaluate the effectiveness of cardiac medications. - correct answer-C. To check for
problems with the flow of blood through the heart.
19. What is the best source of information regarding the specific type of ECG machine you
are using?
A. Your supervisor
B. Manufacturer's directions
C. Your co-worker
D. The procedure manual - correct answer-B. Manufacturer's directions
20. Identify AED in pictures. - correct answer-D
21. Telemedicine monitoring is generally used to evaluate which of the following?
A. ECG tracing over a 24-48 hour period of normal activity.
B. Artificial pacemaker functioning
C. Heart rhythm during a Code Blue emergency
D. Heart rhythm during exercise - correct answer-B. Artificial pacemaker functioning
22. Which type of test is being performed? - Patient is walking on a treadmill while an ECG is
being performed.
A. Telemetry monitoring
B. Holter monitoring
