CCT Domain 1: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities Welcome to your CCT Domain 1: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities 1. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities When preparing a patient for a cardiac stress test, which of the following actions is most appropriate for ensuring accurate test results? Instructing the patient to fast for 12 hours Ensuring the patient is wearing comfortable clothing and shoes Applying the ECG electrodes while the patient is standing Asking the patient to hold their breath during electrode placement None 2. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities Prior to conducting an ECG, what is the most critical step to ensure the patient's skin is conducive for electrode placement? Shaving excessive hair at the electrode sites Applying a thick layer of gel on the electrode sites Administering an antipyretic if the patient has a fever Ensuring the patient has been fasting for at least 6 hours None 3. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities In the context of holter monitor placement, why is it important to verify the patient's understanding of the device's operation? To ensure they do not tamper with the device To confirm they know how to replace electrodes if they come off To guarantee they understand the importance of maintaining normal daily activities To make sure they avoid showering or bathing during the monitoring period None 4. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities When explaining the procedure for a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) to a patient, what is the most important instruction to emphasize? The need to stay within a close proximity to the testing facility The requirement to document meals and medication times The importance of keeping the monitoring device dry The necessity of remaining physically inactive during the test None 5. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities What is the primary reason for performing a skin sensitivity test before attaching long-term monitoring electrodes? To determine the patient's pain threshold To check for potential allergic reactions to the electrode adhesive To assess the skin's conductivity level To ensure the electrodes will remain affixed for the required duration None 6. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities How should a technician ensure that a telemetry unit is functioning correctly before patient application? By performing a battery check and signal strength test By confirming the unit's waterproof rating By checking the unit's compatibility with different ECG leads By ensuring the device's memory is fully cleared from previous patients None 7. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities When preparing a patient for an ECG, why is it important to ensure the patient's torso is exposed? To facilitate easy removal in case of an emergency To prevent artifacts caused by static electricity from clothing To ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating To allow for the immediate application of defibrillation pads if needed None 8. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities Why is it essential to confirm the patient's identity before conducting any cardiographic procedure? To ensure that the patient's billing information is accurate To prevent potential legal issues To avoid performing the procedure on the wrong patient To tailor the procedure according to the patient's medical history None 9. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities In the context of pre-procedural activities, why is it important for a technician to review the patient's current medications? To adjust the medication dosages before the procedure To understand potential effects on the patient's heart rate and rhythm To ensure the patient has taken all their medications on time To check for contraindications with the contrast agent None 10. CCT: Conducting Pre-procedural Activities What is the primary purpose of explaining the procedure and obtaining informed consent from a patient before a cardiographic test? To fulfill insurance requirements To ensure the patient is aware of potential risks and benefits To allow the patient to refuse the test To provide legal protection for the technician None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
