FREE CCMA EKG Administration Questions and Answers

Question 1

Where is the V4 electrode placed for a standard 12-lead EKG?

Accepted Answer

5th intercostal space, midclavicular line

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4th intercostal space, right sternal border

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5th intercostal space, anterior axillary line

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4th intercostal space, left sternal border

Question 2

What does the P wave on an EKG tracing represent?

Accepted Answer

Atrial depolarization

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Ventricular depolarization

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Ventricular repolarization

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Atrial repolarization

Question 3

A wandering baseline artifact on an EKG is most likely caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Poor electrode contact or patient movement

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Patient shivering or muscle tremors

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Interference from nearby electrical equipment

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Incorrect paper speed setting

Question 4

What is the standard paper speed for an EKG machine?

Accepted Answer

25 mm/second

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10 mm/second

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50 mm/second

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100 mm/second

Question 5

Which instruction is most appropriate for a patient undergoing a routine EKG?

Accepted Answer

Lie still and try not to talk or move.

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Hold your breath for 30 seconds.

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Pump your fists to improve circulation.

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Take several deep, rapid breaths.

Question 6

A key characteristic of atrial fibrillation on an EKG tracing is:

Accepted Answer

An irregularly irregular rhythm with no clear P waves

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A regular rhythm with a rate of 40 bpm

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A 'sawtooth' pattern of P waves

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A wide QRS complex with a regular rhythm