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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