Which of the following artifacts appears as a series of uniform small spikes on the ECG paper?
A) Somatic tremor
B) Alternating current interference
C) Interrupted baseline
D) Wandering baseline

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AC interference appears as a series of uniform small spikes on the paper. Electrical currents in nearby equipment or wiring can leak small amounts of electrical energy into the area where the ECG machine is located. The electrocardiograph can pick up this additional electrical energy signal.

Which of the Following Artifacts Appears as a Series of Uniform