CET Finial

Which of the following irregularities on an ECG would be considered the most severe?

• a. V- Fib
• b. A - Fib
• c. PVC
• d. Tachycardia

The heart’s ability to create its own electrical impulse is known as:

• Contractility
• b. Conductivity
• c. Excitability
• d. Automaticity

EKG technicians are responsible for

• Providing physicians with a clear, accurate record of the patient’s heart activity
• Providing physicians with their interpretations of a patient’s heart rhythm
• Providing patients with a possible diagnosis based on an EKG
• Deciding if more tests are needed in addition to the EKG

If an employee has a problem or complaint about a work situation he should first

• Post about the situation on the employer’s social media
• Talk to a coworker
• Talk to his immediate supervisor
• Talk to the facility’s executive director

Excessive sweating is called

• Cyanosis
• Flushing
• Pallor
• Diaphoresis

Which of the following is true of ST segment changes on an EKG?

• Only ST elevation is a possible cause for concern.
• Only ST depression is a possible cause for concern.
• Both ST elevation and ST depression can indicate cardiac problems.
• A lack of ST segment changes indicates that myocardial infarction has not occurred.

When a pacemaker delivers an electrical stimulus but the heart does not respond with a contraction the malfunction is called

• Failure to sense
• Overstimulation
• Inadequate impulse
• Failure to capture

How many small blocks on and EKG tracing represent 0.20 seconds?

• 1
• 5
• 8
• 10

A common name for the isoelectric line on an EKG tracing is

• The base segment
• The foundation
• The baseline
• The rhythm strip

At standard gain, how high is the calibration mark on an EKG tracing?

• 5 mm
• 10 mm
• 15 mm
• 25 mm