How Is Somatic Interference on an ECG Tracing Prevented

question 15

Multiple Choice

How is somatic interference on an ECG tracing prevented?

• A) Make sure lead wires follow the contour of the body
• B) Ground the machine
• C) Prepare the skin properly
• D) Remind the patient to lie still and to refrain from talking
• E) Unplug other electrical devices in the room

Comprehend the role of neurotransmitters such as substance P in pain transmission.

Grasp the importance of the kinesthetic and vestibular senses in maintaining balance and motion perception.

Describe how bottom-up and top-down processing theories apply to sensory information processing.

Recognize how social influences can affect the experience of pain.

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