Which of the following problems can cause wandering baseline on the ECG tracing?
A. Improperly applied electrodes or poor skin preparation
B. Electrical interference
C. Patient talking while the ECG is being recorded
D. Improper grounding
Answer: A
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Stratifying a sample would define information such as age, gender, sex, income level, or educational levels
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Which type of bone is the patella (kneecap)?
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