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141) Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to ensure proper
monitoring of a patient during a stress test? (Select the three [3] correct answers.)

A. Instruct the patient to start at a rapid pace.

B. Instruct the patient to report any symptoms.

C. Adjust the temperature of the room to the patient’s preference.

D. Measure blood pressure and heart rate frequently.

E. Observe facial expressions, skin color and perspiration.

142) Which of the following is the best way to correct AC interference on an ECG?

A. Ask the patient not to move while performing the test.

B. Check that the patient does not have a cell phone close by.

C. Move the patient to a quiet room.

D. Offer the patient a blanket if she is cold.

143) The medical assistant is performing a 12-lead ECG on a patient and notices that
lead III does not appear on the tracing. Which of the following actions should the medical
assistant take?

A. Re-center the stylus and repeat the tracing.

B. Check for a loose wire, reconnect, and repeat the tracing.

C. Ask the patient to lie still to reduce somatic interference.

D. Add an extra electrode to the 5th intercostal space.