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152) To prevent the likelihood of somatic tremor artifact, the medical assistant should

A. make the patient calm and comfortable to minimize movement.

B. attach V2 at the fourth intercostal space at the right margin of the sternum.

C. move limb electrodes as far away from the trunk as possible.

D. ask the patient to remove any metal objects to reduce interference.

153) The pictured rhythm is an example of which of the following?

A. atrial flutter

B. premature ventricular contraction

C. sinus bradycardia

D. ventricular tachycardia

154) Which of the following ECG leads records the electrical activity of the inferior
surface of the left ventricle and is closest to the heart?

A. lead I

B. aVR