CET Practice Test 2026 — Free CET Exam Prep Questions
The NHA CET exam certifies EKG technicians who prepare patients, acquire 12-lead, ambulatory, stress and telemetry tracings, and recognize normal and abnormal rhythms. Our practice questions follow NHA's CET test plan, with text-described tracings for rate, interval and rhythm analysis plus lead placement, artifact troubleshooting and patient safety scenarios.
A rhythm strip shows an irregularly irregular ventricular rhythm at about 110 beats/min, no identifiable P waves, a wavy, chaotic baseline and narrow QRS complexes of 0.08 sec. Which rhythm is this?
CET format, scoring & key facts
Facts last verified Oct 4, 2026. Source: info.nhanow.com/hubfs/Test%20Plans/nha_2017-cet-test-plan.pdf. Always confirm details with NHA before your exam.
When can you take the CET?
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What the CET covers
Every PrepBanq CET test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Safety, Compliance, and Coordinated Patient CareHIPAA, infection control, scope of practice, communication, vital signs, stress-test and ambulatory-monitor instructions, EMR/EHR and recognizing cardiopulmonary compromise (32 items). | 32% | ~32 | 8 questions → |
EKG AcquisitionEquipment maintenance, machine settings, skin prep, positioning, electrode placement for 12-lead/ambulatory/stress/telemetry/special cases, artifact resolution and stress-test monitoring (44 items). | 44% | ~44 | 11 questions → |
EKG Analysis and InterpretationHeart rate calculation, regularity, intervals and waveforms, arrhythmia identification, pacemaker spikes, ischemia/injury/infarction and response to life-threatening rhythms (24 items). | 24% | ~24 | 6 questions → |
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CET FAQ
How many questions are on the CET?
The CET has 120 questions (100 of them scored) and you have 2 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice (100 scored items plus 20 unscored pretest items).
How long is the CET exam?
Testing time for the CET is 2 hours.
What is on the CET?
The CET covers Safety, Compliance, and Coordinated Patient Care (about 32%), EKG Acquisition (about 44%), EKG Analysis and Interpretation (about 24%).
Who administers the CET?
The Certified EKG Technician (CET) Exam is administered by NHA.
Is there a free CET practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free CET practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real CET formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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