Why should a patient be placed in a supine position during an ECG procedure?

What will be an ideal response?


Lying on either side, or any elevation of the chest, may alter the position of the heart within the chest cavity and render inaccurate results.

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What does the acronym "PFSH" stand for?

a. Prescription, film (radiology) , and surgery history b. Past, family, social history c. Purulent, feverish, sweaty d. Patient form of supplemental history

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Certain drugs are soluble in water, some are soluble in ____________________, and others are soluble in a mixture of liquids

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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________ diabetes is also known as type 1 diabetes

a. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus b. Gestational c. Post d. Pre

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Which of the following procedures would use sound waves to break up a ureteral stone?

A. lithotripsy B. cystopexy

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