EKG EXAM PRACTICE PACK: QUESTIONS 1 TO 120 (DIVIDED IN FOUR PARTS)

EKG EXAM PRACTICE PACK: QUESTIONS 1 TO 120 (DIVIDED IN FOUR PARTS) Which of the following waves on an EKG tracing relates to electrical activity in the atria? - correct answer - The P wave Which of these questions is an appropriate way of checking one patient identifier before performing an EKG test? - correct answer - Can you please state your first and last names Widened QRS complexes on an EKG tracing are signs of - correct answer - a ventricular dysrhythmia A patient is nearing the target heart rate during and exercise stress test when he becomes diaphoretic and complains of intense chest pain. Which response from the EKG technician is best? - correct answer - Stop the test and alert the doctor immediately Sinus bradycardia - correct answer - The rhythm shown in this tracing is known as Under which of the following circumstances can an EKG technician discuss the details of a patients EKG or treatment - correct answer - When the technician is delivering the completed EKG and the patient's chart to the cardiologist who ordered the test When the patient's insurance company calls to confirm that an EKG was ordered and conducted Which of these sentences demonstrates patient understanding of directions for Holter monitoring - correct answer - I will make a note in the diary when I exercise This patient would require no changes to positioning or electrode placement - correct answer - A 35 - year - old woman who is 20 weeks pregnant Six second method - correct answer - What would be the best method for calculating the rate shown in the strip above