-You Are Attempting to Record an ECG for Mr

question 46

Multiple Choice

-You are attempting to record an ECG for Mr. Potter, a 72-year-old patient who has Parkinson's disease. Knowing this, you automatically place the limb electrodes close to the trunk. However, the tracing looks as shown in the picture. What artifact is present and what can you do to fix it?

• A) Extraneous marks; avoid using paper clips on the graph paper
• B) Somatic interference; wait until Mr. Potter's tremors subside
• C) wandering baseline; check for loose electrodes
• D) AC interference; turn off nearby electrical equipment
• E) Flat line; check pulse and respiration, then begin CPR

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