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If you don't know the answers to an initial competency test for monitor tech, how are you qualified for the job?

If you don't know the answers to an initial competency test for monitor tech, how are you qualified for the job?

Sheeesh, harsh critics here.

She said she's been certified twice before. We all have questions about things, even the most experienced person. Yes, this does sound basic, but I think it's the style of the question that may be confusing.

My opinion is that it's B. I would want to be called immediately and then print strip, or simultaneously.

As far as the sinus arrest, you should google about Sinus pauses, Sinus arrests and Sinus arrhythmias.

Sheeesh, harsh critics here.

She said she's been certified twice before. We all have questions about things, even the most experienced person. Yes, this does sound basic, but I think it's the style of the question that may be confusing.

My opinion is that it's B. I would want to be called immediately and then print strip, or simultaneously.

In the progress of taking a competency test and posting in a message board for answers? This is isn't a recertification exam this is a competency test for a job she applied for, failure to demonstrate competency = not qualified for the job.

Thank you very much! I appreciate your help and you being nice about it. I have been certified twice before but I was not taught exactly when to notify or notify stat about things like that. Thank you again! :)

I asked for help. That's not a crime. And it's not my fault that I wasn't specifically taught that. I'm not an instructor I am a student. I asked a simple question for help, not for an opinion. Thanks though, I appreciate you being so kind as to offer me one even when I didn't ask! How thoughtful of you.

In the progress of taking a competency test and posting in a message board for answers? This is isn't a recertification exam this is a competency test for a job she applied for, failure to demonstrate competency = not qualified for the job.

It's one or two questions. I barely find that criteria to fail a competency test for a job, licence, certificate, or whatever. Everyone who has passed something like that did not answer 100% of the questions correctly, I know I didn't but I'm a darn good Nurse.

Lighten up a bit

Thank you, again. I just want to improve myself and my knowledge as much as possible. I appreciate your support and kindness.

Then look online at the arrhythmia class for ACLS preparation from the American Heart Association.

Learn: Rhythm Adult

Thank you very much. I do appreciate it!

My advice for preparing for this kind of question would be be to study the different arrhythmias and find out what they mean exactly as far as patient outcome is concerned. The rhythms that are precursors to arrest, you would notify immeideatly and prepare to shock whereas those that weren't quite as severe but still concerning you would consider notifying the nurse. Slight changes in baseline would probably require printing it out. Hope that helps and best of luck.

What does "prepare to shock if needed" mean to you? When I read that, I visualize a monitor tech holding a defibrillator with the intention of shocking a patient... or me (giggle). Are monitor tech's certified to do direct patient care? :anbd:

In the progress of taking a competency test and posting in a message board for answers? This is isn't a recertification exam this is a competency test for a job she applied for, failure to demonstrate competency = not qualified for the job.

Please tell me you never missed an answer to any question during nursing school and this made you the absolute most competent nurse that ever lived. Please tell me that you know with certainty that you knew every concept on the NCLEX exam and there was nothing on there that you had not heard of before or were familiar with. Please tell me that you did not have to use any decision trees or test taking strategies because you know absolutely everything. Do you think you were 100% competent when you began your nursing career? I highly doubt it and I am 100% sure on this. But did that mean you are/were not a competent nurse? I would think not. Judge not...