CET 2026/2027 Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions (9pages)

What should you do if a pt is experiencing angina during a treadmill test? -Answer- Stop the test, Check the patient first, then notify the MD (doctor) What would be a contraindication to a stress test? -Answer- an MI (myocardial infarction) or CHF (congestive heart failure); (anytime you don't want to put stress on the heart) Where do you attach the electrodes for telemetry/Holter (ambulatory) monitoring? - Answer- The chest Are there hygiene restrictions during Holter monitor testing? -Answer- yes (e.g. don't shower) What type of activities need to be documented in the diary during a Holter monitor? - Answer- Any activity usual & unusual While doing an EKG you see a flat line tracing, what should you do first? -AnswerAssess the patient What's can cause alternating current (electrical) interference artifacts? -Answeranything electrical Heart rate changes associated with respiration are described as __________________. -Answer- regularly irregular rhythm Patient is asymptomatic (not having any symptoms) during a stress test, what should you do? -Answer- Continue the test The septal wall of the heart is viewed by which leads? -Answer- V1, V2 QRS complex width of < 3>