When Helping a Paramedic Apply a 3-Lead ECG, What Action

question 32

Multiple Choice

When helping a paramedic apply a 3-lead ECG, what action would demand immediate and corrective intervention?

• A) Cleaning the skin with alcohol prior to adhering an electrode
• B) Placing an electrode on the lower right chest
• C) Attaching the electrode to the cable prior to placing it on the patient
• D) Using antiperspirant to dry the moist and clammy skin of the patient

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