ECG Credential Overview 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many questions are on the NHA CET certification exam?
- 60
- 80
- 100 (Correct answer)
- 120
Correct answer: 100
The NHA CET exam consists of 100 scored questions plus up to 20 pretest (unscored) items.
Question 2: What is the passing score threshold for the NHA CET exam expressed as a scaled score?
- 350
- 390
- 400 (Correct answer)
- 450
Correct answer: 400
Candidates must achieve a scaled score of 390 or higher to pass the NHA CET examination.
Question 3: Which of the following exam domains is covered on the NHA CET?
- Surgical instrument sterilization
- Patient care and safety (Correct answer)
- Pharmacy compounding
- Radiology positioning
Correct answer: Patient care and safety
Patient care and safety is one of the core domains tested on the CET exam alongside ECG acquisition and rhythm identification.
Question 4: A candidate fails the NHA CET exam. What is the minimum waiting period before retaking it?
- No waiting period
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct answer: 30 days
NHA requires a 30-day waiting period between exam attempts after a failed attempt.
Question 5: Which body of knowledge area makes up the LARGEST portion of the NHA CET exam?
- Anatomy and physiology of the heart
- ECG acquisition and troubleshooting (Correct answer)
- Cardiac medications
- Medical billing and coding
Correct answer: ECG acquisition and troubleshooting
ECG acquisition and troubleshooting is the highest-weighted domain on the CET exam, reflecting the technician's core duty.
Question 6: In which format is the NHA CET exam delivered?
- Paper-and-pencil only
- Computer-based testing at authorized centers (Correct answer)
- Oral examination by a panel
- Practical skills demonstration only
Correct answer: Computer-based testing at authorized centers
The NHA CET is a computer-based exam administered at authorized Pearson VUE testing centers.
Question 7: What is the maximum time allotted for the NHA CET examination?
- 1 hour
- 90 minutes
- 2 hours (Correct answer)
- 3 hours
Correct answer: 2 hours
Candidates are given 2 hours to complete the NHA CET examination.
ECG Credential Overview 3
How many questions are on the NHA CET certification exam?