CVT Patient Care, Safety & Medical Ethics 2

Question 1

A patient undergoing a stress echocardiogram develops ST-segment depression and complains of chest pain. What is the FIRST action the CVT should take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the supervising physician immediately

Answer

ST depression with chest pain during stress testing is a primary endpoint requiring immediate physician notification and test termination.

Question 2

Which principle of medical ethics refers to the obligation to act in the best interest of the patient?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical duty to act in ways that promote patient welfare and best interests.

Question 3

A CVT notices a colleague using an ultrasound probe that has a visible crack in its housing. The BEST course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove the probe from service and report it to biomedical engineering

Answer

Damaged equipment housings can harbor pathogens and pose electrical hazards, requiring immediate removal from service.

Question 4

When obtaining informed consent for a cardiac catheterization, the patient states they do not understand the risks. The CVT should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the physician so the patient can receive further clarification

Answer

Informed consent requires the patient to understand the procedure; the physician must address any gaps in understanding before the patient signs.

Question 5

During an echocardiogram, a patient discloses they are experiencing suicidal thoughts. The CVT is ethically and legally obligated to:

Accepted Answer

Immediately report the disclosure to the supervising provider

Answer

Disclosure of suicidal ideation constitutes an imminent safety risk that overrides standard patient confidentiality and requires immediate escalation.

(CVT) Cardiovascular Technologist Certification Practice Test

(CVT) Cardiovascular Technologist Certification Practice Test

CVT Patient Care, Safety & Medical Ethics 2