When Would a Patient Use an Event Marker During Ambulatory

question 16

Multiple Choice

When would a patient use an event marker during ambulatory monitoring?

• A)To mark the beginning and end of ambulatory monitoring
• B)To mark the ECG tracing when symptoms occur
• C)To identify the type of event or symptom when it occurs
• D)To mark the ECG tracing after any symptoms occur

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