When utilizing the 6-second method, you count the number of R waves in a six-second strip and multiply by:
A) 5.
B) 10.
C) 15.
D) 20.

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To calculate the heart rate using the 6-second method, you count the number of R waves in a six-second strip, and then multiply that number by 10 to get the heart rate in beats per minute. This is because each six-second strip represents one-tenth of a minute (or 0.1 minutes). Therefore, multiplying by 10 gives the heart rate for a full minute.

When Utilizing the 6-Second Method, You Count the Number of R