NHA CET Study Guide - Ch. 1 Safety, Compliance and Coordinated Care Quiz

Which of the following statements is in compliance with HIPAA regulations?

A. The patient’s diagnosis is considered protected health information

B. The patient’s vital signs should be disclosed ONLY to the provider

C. The patient’s treatment plan can be shared with their family

D. The patient’s identification number cannot be disclosed as a part of providing facility health care statistics

A

Which of the following action is a technical safeguard for maintaining patient privacy?

A. Using a person-specific password to access the electronic health record

B. Using a computer privacy screen when entering in patient information

C. Enabling automatic log-off from the electronic health record

D. Including a confidentiality disclosure on emails that contain patient information

A

Which of the following is the most important action to take to break the chain of infection when preparing to perform an EKG procedure for a patient?

A. Sanitizing the exam table

B. Washing hands

C. Wearing PPE (personal protective equipment)

D. Disinfecting the EKG leads

B

An EKG technician is assisting a patient during a stress test. The patient develops nausea and vomits blood-tinged fluid. In which of the following locations should the technician place a cloth hand towel that is soiled by vomit?

A. Trash can

B. Sharps container

C. Biohazard bag

D. Soiled utility sink

C

Which of the following actions by an EKG technician is an example of adhering to the ethical principle of professional liability?

A. Recommending an over-the-counter medication to treat a patient’s condition

B. Monitoring a patient’s condition during an exercise stress test

C. Interpreting the results of an EKG test for a patient

D. Informing a patient about available treatment options

B

An EKG technician is preparing to perform a standard 12-lead EKG for a 9 year old child. Which of the following actions should the technician take to reduce the child’s anxiety?

A. Give the child the option to ask their parent to leave the room

B. Wait 15 minutes before entering the child’s room

C. Explain the procedure to the child using medical terminology

D. Allow the child to touch the equipment before the procedure

D

An EKG technician is interviewing a patient who states, ”My chest has been hurting for the last 2 days.” Which of the following responses by the technician is an example of the active listening technique of restating?
A. “You have been having chest pain?”

B. “Tell me more about your pain.”

C. “You seem concerned about your pain.”

D. “Have you had this kind of pain before?”

A

An EKG technician is preparing to measure the heart rate of an adolescent patient. Which of the following resting heart rate is within the expected reference range for this patient?

A. 15/min

B. 80/min

C. 120/min

D. 185/min

B

An EKG technician is instructing a patient about preparing for a stress test. Which of the following instructions should the technician include?

A. “You can drink caffeinated beverages up to 30 minutes prior to starting the test.”

B. “You should fast for 24 hours prior to starting the test.”

C. “You should avoid taking beta-blockers on the day of the test.”

D. “You can use tobacco products up to 1 hour prior to starting the test.”

C

An EKG technician is evaluating a patient’s understanding of a scheduled cardiac test. The patient states, ”I will continue with my normal routine and record all my activities in a journal.” The technician should recognize that this statement is true for which of the following cardiac tests?

A. 12-lead EKG

B. Holter monitor

C. Nuclear stress test

D. Echocardiogram

B

An EKG technician is providing instructions to a patient who has an ambulatory monitor. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the instructions?
A. “I was going to have dinner with friends, but will reschedule that for next week.”

B. “I will keep the monitor out of the tub and keep my chest dry when I take a bath.”

C. “If a lead becomes detached, I will reattach it and write this down.”

D. “If the monitor makes a beeping noise, I should change the batteries immediately.”

C

An EKG technician is obtaining a health history from a patient. The patient tells the technician that they underwent coronary artery bypass grafting 2 years ago. In which of the following sections of the electronic medical record (EMR) should the technician input this information?

A. Review of systems

B. Social history

C. Family history

D. Past medical history

D

A technician receives a requisition for an EKG. Which of the following patient information from the electronic health record (EHR) is necessary to complete the EKG as ordered?

A. Birthdate

B. Address

C. Next of kin

D. Marital status

A

An EKG technician is observing a patient during a stress test. Which of the following findings is a sign of cardiovascular distress?

A. Heart rate 100/min

B. Blood pressure of 138/78 mm Hg

C. SaO2 82%

D. Respiratory rate 24/min

C

While performing a standard 12-lead EKG, an EKG technician notices the patient has stopped breathing and has no pulse. Which of the following actions should the technician take first?

A. Call for help and begin CPR

B. Provide two breaths to the patient

C. Review and interpret the EKG tracing

D. Obtain a defibrillator

A

Which of the following findings should an EKG technician expect for a patient who is experiencing cardiopulmonary compromise?

A. Warm, dry skin

B. Hypertension

C. Persistent chest discomfort

D. Sudden weight loss

C

Which of the following healthcare professionals is responsible for communicating the results of a cardiac stress test to the patient?

A. Medical assistant

B. EKG technician

C. Registered nurse

D. Cardiologist

D

Which of the following types of stress test uses a gamma camera?

A. Stress echocardiogram

B. Chemical stress test

C. Exercise stress test

D. Nuclear stress test

D

Which of the following actions should an EKG technician take to identify a patient according to The Joint Commission guidelines?

A. Ask the patient to provide their account number and their provider’s name

B. Ask the patient to provide their medical record number and room number

C. Ask the patient to state their room number and their provider’s name

D. Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and date of birth

D

An EKG technician is measuring blood pressure measurement of a healthy adult patient. Which of the following blood pressure measurements is within the expected reference range for this patient?

A. 85/55 mm Hg

B. 100/62 mm Hg

C. 110/56 mm Hg

D. 122/84 mm Hg

B