Why should the ECG tracing be performed in a quiet, warm, exam room away from electrical equipment?

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Performing an ECG tracing in a quiet, warm, exam room away from electrical equipment reduces the chance of artifacts, which are extraneous signals that can interfere with the accuracy of the tracing.

Answer: A
 A quiet environment also helps to reduce wandering baseline, which is a common artifact caused by poor electrode contact or muscle movement.

Answer: D
 While it is important to minimize the transmission of microorganisms in any medical setting, this is not directly related to the performance of an ECG tracing.

Therefore, the best choices are A and C.

Why Should the ECG Tracing Be Performed in a Quiet