If the ECG Recording Appears with the Baseline Rising and Falling

question 23

Multiple Choice

If the ECG recording appears with the baseline rising and falling, the medical assistant should

• A) check for nearby electric appliances.
• B) check electrode attachment.
• C) continue recording the ECG.
• D) check the cable connections to the electrodes.

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Definitions:

Inductive Reactance

The resistance to the change in current flow by an inductor in an AC circuit, measured in ohms and dependent on frequency.

Inductive Reactance

Inductive reactance is the opposition to the change in current flow by an inductor, and it increases with an increase in the frequency of the applied electric signal.

Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit configuration where multiple paths are available for current flow, resulting in each component having the same voltage applied.

Inductor Value

The measure of an inductor's ability to store energy in a magnetic field, usually identified by its inductance, measured in henries (H).