Possible Causes for a Wandering Baseline Are ____

question 81

Multiple Choice

Possible causes for a wandering baseline are ____.

• A) the use of paper clips, wet hands, or improper mounting
• B) loose wires or a short circuit in the wires
• C) improper grounding or cardiac arrest
• D) poor skin preparation, dangling wire, or breathing movement
• E) wrong selector switch setting or crossed wires

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Definitions:

Respiratory Breathing

The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide through the respiratory system, essential for life and cellular function.

Abdominal

Pertaining to the abdomen, the body region that contains the majority of the organs of the digestive system, as well as the liver, pancreas, and kidneys.

Apical Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute as measured at the apex of the heart, typically done using a stethoscope placed on the chest.

Beats/Min

A measurement indicating the number of heartbeats per minute, typically used to assess heart rate.