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

Answer

Beta-blockers can slow heart rate and affect rhythm, so they should be documented on the EKG requisition; the technician proceeds normally and the physician interprets accordingly.

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

Answer

Electrodes should be placed beneath breast tissue to maintain standard anatomical positions; placement on top of breast tissue alters lead axis and waveform morphology.

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

Answer

EKGs can be performed normally on pacemaker patients; the tracing will show pacemaker spike artifacts followed by paced waveforms, which the physician interprets.

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

Answer

The standard technique is to palpate the sternal angle (angle of Louis), then locate the second rib and second intercostal space, counting down to the fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border.

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

Answer

Patient safety is the absolute priority; the technician must immediately call for emergency assistance, remain with the patient, and initiate basic life support if trained and needed.

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EKG certification Certification EKG Patient Preparation & Clinical Procedures 2