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CARDIOLOGY TESTPREP 2024 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED With regard to the electrocardiogram (ECG), what is artifact? A) significant abnormality discovered by the paramedic B) The complete absence of electrical activity on the ECG C) Electrical interference that can make diagnosis difficult D) Improper lead placement, resulting in misdiagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER C) Electrical interference that can make diagnosis difficult Artifact refers to an ECG tracing th...

With regard to the electrocardiogram (ECG), what is artifact? A) significant abnormality discovered by the paramedic B) The complete absence of electrical activity on the ECG C) Electrical interference that can make diagnosis difficult D) Improper lead placement, resulting in misdiagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER C) Electrical interference that can make diagnosis difficult Artifact refers to an ECG tracing that is the result of interference, such as patient movement, deep breathing, or mus...