NCCT CMA Exam Review (EKG) Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
After performing an EKG, the medical assistant notices wandering
baselines in the precordial leads. Which of the following is the most
appropriate next step?
A) replace electrodes on the limb leads
B) make sure that all electronics are off in the room
C) run the EKG again
D) re-evaluate the chest leads -
correct answer ✅D
While performing an EKG on a patient, electrodes keep falling off.
Which of the following should the technician do?
A) place tape over the wires of the electrodes
B) clean the skin with soap and water
C) clean the skin with 70% isopropyl
D) reposition the electrodes -
correct answer ✅A, C
To prevent wandering baseline artifact, the medical assistant should
ensure the patient is
, NCCT CMA Exam Review (EKG) Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A) positioned with their hands under the buttocks
B) reminded not to move during the procedure
C) move away from the wall if in hospital bed
D) cleansed with alcohol prep pads -
correct answer ✅D
A series of small uniform spikes on the EKG paper most likely
represents
A) wandering baseline
B) somatic tremors
C) interrupted baseline
D) AC interference -
correct answer ✅D
To correct a wandering baseline, the technician should
A) unplug the electrical equipment around the EKG
B) have the patient remain still
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
After performing an EKG, the medical assistant notices wandering
baselines in the precordial leads. Which of the following is the most
appropriate next step?
A) replace electrodes on the limb leads
B) make sure that all electronics are off in the room
C) run the EKG again
D) re-evaluate the chest leads -
correct answer ✅D
While performing an EKG on a patient, electrodes keep falling off.
Which of the following should the technician do?
A) place tape over the wires of the electrodes
B) clean the skin with soap and water
C) clean the skin with 70% isopropyl
D) reposition the electrodes -
correct answer ✅A, C
To prevent wandering baseline artifact, the medical assistant should
ensure the patient is
, NCCT CMA Exam Review (EKG) Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A) positioned with their hands under the buttocks
B) reminded not to move during the procedure
C) move away from the wall if in hospital bed
D) cleansed with alcohol prep pads -
correct answer ✅D
A series of small uniform spikes on the EKG paper most likely
represents
A) wandering baseline
B) somatic tremors
C) interrupted baseline
D) AC interference -
correct answer ✅D
To correct a wandering baseline, the technician should
A) unplug the electrical equipment around the EKG
B) have the patient remain still
