Patient

Question 1

Name two ways you can identify a patient.

Answer 1

1. Name
2. date of birth
   (at this point get consent to preform test etc..)

Question 2

Name three ways to verify a patient.

Answer 2

1. Doctor tells you
2. Verify in chart
3. Clarify

Question 3

What are the three questions you need to ask a patient during the patient interview process?

Answer 3

1. Are you fasting?
2. Have you taken any medications today?
3. Have you exercised today?

Question 4

What are the three things you need to know when preparing for an EKG test?

Answer 4

1. It is a non-invasive procedure
2. The patient has to lie in a supine position (on their back)
3. The patient cannot have any electronic devices on

Question 5

What are the 5 things you need to know when preparing for a stress test?

Answer 5

1. It evaluates how the heart and blood vessels respond to physical activity
2. Determines problems that don’t show up on an EKG
3. Patients have to avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco 3 hours prior to test
4. Patients need to avoid beta blockers
5. Patients should avoid comfortable/loose clothing

Question 6

What are the two things you need to know post test instructions?

Answer 6

1. Patient should avoid alcohol, caffeine, tobacco for 3 hours
2. Patients should avoid hot showers/baths for 2 hours