Performing Electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) Competency Exam
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Multiple Choice Questions
Questions and Answers
- 1.An EKG can be performed by an MA using just a nurse authorization?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.________ are used to clean the skin prior to placing electrodes on skin surfaces.
- A.
Betadine swabsticks
- B.
Soap and water
- C.
Alcohol pads
- 3._______ must be included in the patient identifying information in EKG machine.
- A.
Marital status, DOB, diagnosis and SSN
- B.
Name, DOB, SSN, and gender
- C.
Diagnosis, SSN, DOB and gender
- 4.An EKG is used to assess the electrical activity of the heart.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.If a patient at PHC has chest hair, you can shave the patient with a disposable razor.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.When should EKG electrodes be removed from the patient?
- A.
After nurse orders MA to do so.
- B.
Before you leave the room to consult with physician.
- C.
After physician reviews EKG strip.
- 7.What should be used to secure electroces in place if they do not affix on patient's skin?
- 8.The EKG machine has how many electrodes?
- A.
8
- B.
11
- C.
10
- 9.V6 electrode is placed where?
- A.
Left mid-axillary line
- B.
Left anterior axillary line
- C.
Left margin of sternum
- 10.After EKG is obtained, who is ultimately responsible for interpreting the findings?
- A.
Nurse
- B.
Physician
- C.
Both physican and nurse
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