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Which of the Following ECG Artifacts and Their Corrective Actions

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Which of the following ECG artifacts and their corrective actions is correct?


A) Interrupted baseline: Check the ECG instrument to see if it temporarily stopped during testing, and then repeat the test.
B) AC interference: Check to see if the power cord on the ECG or the power from other diagnostic instruments (i.e., X-ray machines) is running parallel to the exam table and adjust the table or wires to a 90% angle.
C) Somatic tremors: Check the electrodes and find the one that is causing the tremors.
D) Wandering baseline: Apply a warm blanket to make the patient more comfortable.

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