Identification should include

a physician’s order
patient/client identification according to the National Safety Standards
assembling appropriate equipment
providing patient/client instruction
preparing and positioning a patient/client for testing
placing electrodes on a patient/client appropriately for the test (e.g., stress, Holter, telemetry)
using additional resources as needed for specific diagnostic tests (e.g., blood pressure cuff, treadmill, Holter monitor)
educating a patient/client regarding behavior throughout the test.

Process/Skill Questions:

What are two things that a PCT should ask to verify a patient’s/client’s identity according to National Safety Standards?
What items will be on a testing requisition?
What implant devices must be documented if a patient/client has them listed on a requisition form?
What are the different techniques for ECG monitoring?
What is the correct method to prepare the skin?
What is the correct placement of color-coded electrodes?
What is the purpose of the Holter monitor?
What are special considerations and safety concerns for Holter monitoring?