If the ECG Recording Appears as a Series of Interruptions

question 38

Multiple Choice

If the ECG recording appears as a series of interruptions on the baseline, the medical assistant should:

• A)check for nearby electric appliances
• B)ask the patient to lie still
• C)help the patient relax and stay warm
• D)check the cable connections to the electrodes

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