EKG certification Certification EKG Patient Preparation & Clinical Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the primary reason chest hair may need to be clipped before EKG electrode placement?

Accepted Answer

Chest hair prevents proper electrode-skin contact, increasing impedance and artifact

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Hair causes 60 Hz interference

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Hair reacts chemically with electrode gel

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It is a legal requirement for all male patients

Question 2

Which statement best describes the role of the EKG technician in patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Technicians must protect patient information and only share results with authorized personnel per HIPAA guidelines

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Technicians may share EKG results with any healthcare worker who asks

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Technicians can share de-identified results on social media for educational purposes

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Confidentiality applies only to written records, not verbal conversations

Question 3

When performing a 12-lead EKG on a pediatric patient, which adaptation is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use smaller pediatric electrodes to fit the smaller chest and limb size

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Use adult-sized electrodes to ensure better contact

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Skip the precordial leads to reduce patient stress

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Use double standard sensitivity for all leads

Question 4

After completing a 12-lead EKG, how should the technician dispose of used single-use electrodes?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of them in a standard medical waste (biohazard) container or regular trash per facility policy

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Place them in a sharps container

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Rinse and store them for reuse on another patient

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Leave them at the bedside for nursing staff to handle

Question 5

A patient's EKG shows an unexpectedly long QTc interval. What is the EKG technician's responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the appropriate clinical staff or ordering provider of the abnormal finding

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Re-record the EKG at double standard sensitivity

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Diagnose the patient and recommend medication adjustment

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Document the finding in personal notes only

Question 6

What does the term 'stat EKG' mean in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

An EKG that must be performed and interpreted immediately due to clinical urgency

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A scheduled routine EKG with 24-hour turnaround

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An EKG performed only during scheduled outpatient hours

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A series of EKGs performed over 48 hours