CET EKG Technician Roles and Responsibilities 4

Question 1

In a stat EKG situation, what is the technician's most critical responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Acquiring a high-quality tracing as quickly and safely as possible

Answer

In a stat (urgent) situation, speed and accuracy are paramount; the technician must rapidly acquire a quality tracing to support time-sensitive clinical decisions.

Question 2

What is the correct paper speed for a standard resting 12-lead EKG?

Accepted Answer

25 mm/sec

Answer

The standard EKG paper speed is 25 mm per second, which establishes the time scale where each small box equals 0.04 seconds.

Question 3

An EKG technician notices an implanted pacemaker spike on the tracing. The appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the finding and note it on the tracing for the interpreting physician

Answer

Pacemaker spikes are clinically relevant findings; the technician should document them and ensure the interpreting physician is aware.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the EKG technician's role in infection control?

Accepted Answer

Performing hand hygiene and using single-use electrodes for each patient

Answer

Standard precautions require hand hygiene and single-use disposable electrodes to prevent cross-contamination between patients.

Question 5

A patient's chart indicates a latex allergy. What should the EKG technician do before applying electrodes?

Accepted Answer

Verify that the electrodes and supplies used are latex-free before proceeding

Answer

Confirming the latex-free status of all materials before contact is essential to prevent an allergic reaction in a sensitized patient.

(CET) Certified EKG Technician Practice Test

(CET) Certified EKG Technician Practice Test

CET EKG Technician Roles and Responsibilities 4