EKG certification Certification EKG Safety & Infection Control Protocols 3

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended frequency for biomedical inspection of EKG equipment in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Every five years

Answer

Only when visibly damaged

Answer

Monthly

Question 2

A technician is about to perform an EKG on a patient in airborne isolation. Which additional PPE beyond standard precautions is required?

Accepted Answer

N95 respirator

Answer

Sterile gloves

Answer

Lead apron

Answer

Safety goggles only

Question 3

What is the proper method for disinfecting EKG lead wires between patients?

Accepted Answer

Wipe with hospital-approved disinfectant and allow to air dry

Answer

Submerge in isopropyl alcohol for 30 minutes

Answer

Autoclave after each use

Answer

Rinse under warm running water

Question 4

Which electrical safety classification indicates that an EKG machine has extra protection against leakage current for use with central venous catheters?

Accepted Answer

Type CF (cardiac floating)

Answer

Type B (body)

Answer

Type BF (body floating)

Answer

Class I general

Question 5

What should an EKG technician do FIRST if they experience a needlestick injury while preparing a patient's IV site area?

Accepted Answer

Wash the wound immediately with soap and water

Answer

Complete the EKG procedure first

Answer

Apply a bandage and continue working

Answer

File an incident report before any other action

Question 6

Why must EKG machines be plugged into hospital-grade (green dot) outlets rather than standard outlets?

Accepted Answer

Hospital-grade outlets have stricter grounding and retention standards

Answer

They provide higher voltage for medical equipment

Answer

They are closer to the patient bed

Answer

They filter electromagnetic interference