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EKG TECH NATIONAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR -
JUST RELEASED
EKG Tech National Exam A
QUESTION: 1. An EKG Technician is providing instructions to a patient who has an ambulatory
monitor. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the
instructions?
A. "I was going to have dinner with friends, but rescheduled that for next week."
B."I will keep the monitor out of the tub and keep my chest dry when I take a bath."
C. "If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach and write this down"
D. "If the monitor makes a beeping noise, I should change the batteries immediately." -
ANSWER-C. "If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach and write this down" The patient
should monitor if it comes off
QUESTION: 2. An EKG technician is obtaining a health history from a patient. The patient tells
the technician that they underwent coronary of the following sections of the electronic artery
bypass grafting 2 years ago. In which medical record (EMR) should the technician input this
information?
A. Review of systems
B. Social history
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C. Family history
D. Past medical history - ANSWER-D. Past medical history. This section of the EMR is a summary
of the patients previous history.
QUESTION: 3. A technician receives a requisition for an EKG. Which of the following patient
information from the electronic health record (EHR) is necessary to complete the EKG as
ordered?
A. Birthdate
B. Address
C. Next of kin
D. Marital status - ANSWER-A. Birthdate. The Tech should use EHR to obtain the patients
birthdate to complete the procedure
QUESTION: 4.An EKG Technician is assisting a patient during a stress test. The patient develops
nausea and vomits blood-tinged fluid. In which of the following locations should the technician
place a cloth hand towel that is soiled by vomit?
A. Trash can
B.Sharps Container
C.Biohazard bag
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D.Soiled utility sink - ANSWER-c.Biohazard bag
QUESTION: 5.Which of the following actions by an EKG technician is an example of adhering to
the ethical principle of professional liability?
A.Recommending an over the counter medication to treat a patients condition
B.Monitoring a patients condition during an exercise stress test
C.Interpreting the results of an EKG test for a patient
D.Informing a patient about available treatment options - ANSWER-B.Monitoring a patients
condition during an exercise stress test
QUESTION: 6.An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12 lead EKG for a 9 year old
child. Which of the following actions should the technician take to reduce the Childs anxiety?
A.Give the child the option to ask their parent to leave their room
B.Wait 15 min before entering the child's room
C.Explain the procedure to the child using medical terminology
D.Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure - ANSWER-D.Allow the child to
touch the equipment before the procedure
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QUESTION: 7. An EKG Technician is interviewing a patient who states,"My chest has been
hurting for the last 2 days". Which of the following responses by the Technician is an example
of the active listening technique of restating?
A."You have been having Chest pain"
B."Tell me more about your pain"
C."You seem concerned about your pain"
D."Have you had this kind of pain before" - ANSWER-A."You have been having Chest pain"
QUESTION: 8. An EKG technician is preparing to measure the heart rate of an adolescent
patient. Which of the following resting heart rate is within the expected reference range of this
patient?
A. 15/min
B. 80/min
C. 120/min
D. 185/min - ANSWER-B. 80/min this is within the range of for an adolescent patient 60 to
100/min.
QUESTION: 9. An EKG Technician is instructing a patient about preparing for a stress test. Which
of the following instructions should the technician include?
A. "You can drink caffeinated beverages up to 30 minutes prior to starting the test."
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EKG TECH NATIONAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR -
JUST RELEASED
EKG Tech National Exam A
QUESTION: 1. An EKG Technician is providing instructions to a patient who has an ambulatory
monitor. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the
instructions?
A. "I was going to have dinner with friends, but rescheduled that for next week."
B."I will keep the monitor out of the tub and keep my chest dry when I take a bath."
C. "If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach and write this down"
D. "If the monitor makes a beeping noise, I should change the batteries immediately." -
ANSWER-C. "If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach and write this down" The patient
should monitor if it comes off
QUESTION: 2. An EKG technician is obtaining a health history from a patient. The patient tells
the technician that they underwent coronary of the following sections of the electronic artery
bypass grafting 2 years ago. In which medical record (EMR) should the technician input this
information?
A. Review of systems
B. Social history
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C. Family history
D. Past medical history - ANSWER-D. Past medical history. This section of the EMR is a summary
of the patients previous history.
QUESTION: 3. A technician receives a requisition for an EKG. Which of the following patient
information from the electronic health record (EHR) is necessary to complete the EKG as
ordered?
A. Birthdate
B. Address
C. Next of kin
D. Marital status - ANSWER-A. Birthdate. The Tech should use EHR to obtain the patients
birthdate to complete the procedure
QUESTION: 4.An EKG Technician is assisting a patient during a stress test. The patient develops
nausea and vomits blood-tinged fluid. In which of the following locations should the technician
place a cloth hand towel that is soiled by vomit?
A. Trash can
B.Sharps Container
C.Biohazard bag
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D.Soiled utility sink - ANSWER-c.Biohazard bag
QUESTION: 5.Which of the following actions by an EKG technician is an example of adhering to
the ethical principle of professional liability?
A.Recommending an over the counter medication to treat a patients condition
B.Monitoring a patients condition during an exercise stress test
C.Interpreting the results of an EKG test for a patient
D.Informing a patient about available treatment options - ANSWER-B.Monitoring a patients
condition during an exercise stress test
QUESTION: 6.An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12 lead EKG for a 9 year old
child. Which of the following actions should the technician take to reduce the Childs anxiety?
A.Give the child the option to ask their parent to leave their room
B.Wait 15 min before entering the child's room
C.Explain the procedure to the child using medical terminology
D.Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure - ANSWER-D.Allow the child to
touch the equipment before the procedure
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QUESTION: 7. An EKG Technician is interviewing a patient who states,"My chest has been
hurting for the last 2 days". Which of the following responses by the Technician is an example
of the active listening technique of restating?
A."You have been having Chest pain"
B."Tell me more about your pain"
C."You seem concerned about your pain"
D."Have you had this kind of pain before" - ANSWER-A."You have been having Chest pain"
QUESTION: 8. An EKG technician is preparing to measure the heart rate of an adolescent
patient. Which of the following resting heart rate is within the expected reference range of this
patient?
A. 15/min
B. 80/min
C. 120/min
D. 185/min - ANSWER-B. 80/min this is within the range of for an adolescent patient 60 to
100/min.
QUESTION: 9. An EKG Technician is instructing a patient about preparing for a stress test. Which
of the following instructions should the technician include?
A. "You can drink caffeinated beverages up to 30 minutes prior to starting the test."
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