EKG certification Certification EKG Patient Preparation & Clinical Procedures 2

Question 1

A patient reports taking a beta-blocker medication. How should the EKG technician respond?

Accepted Answer

Note the medication on the requisition form and proceed with the EKG normally

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Refuse to perform the EKG until the medication is cleared

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Ask the patient to stop the medication before the EKG

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Increase the paper speed to compensate

Question 2

For a female patient with large breasts, where should the V3–V5 electrodes be placed?

Accepted Answer

Beneath breast tissue in the standard anatomical positions

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On top of breast tissue

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Above the clavicles

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On the left arm instead

Question 3

A patient has a pacemaker. Which of the following is TRUE about obtaining an EKG on this patient?

Accepted Answer

The EKG can be performed normally; pacemaker spikes will appear on the tracing

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The EKG cannot be performed because the pacemaker will interfere with the machine

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The pacemaker must be deactivated before the EKG

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The technician must use a special non-standard electrode placement

Question 4

What is the correct technique for locating the V1 electrode position on a patient?

Accepted Answer

Palpate the second intercostal space at the right sternal border, then count down two spaces

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Measure 4 cm from the center of the sternum on the right side

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Place it at the midclavicular line on the right

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Estimate based on visual chest landmarks only

Question 5

What should an EKG technician do if a patient loses consciousness during the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Immediately call for help, activate emergency response, and stay with the patient

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Complete the EKG and then notify staff

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Remove all electrodes and leave the patient to get help

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Ask the patient's family to assist

Question 6

How should an EKG technician respond if a patient refuses the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal, inform the ordering provider, and respect the patient's decision

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Proceed anyway to avoid delays in care

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Attempt to perform the EKG without the patient's knowledge

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Call security to assist