CRAT - Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician Practice Test
CRAT - Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician CRAT Patient Monitoring and Safety 2
When attaching cardiac monitoring electrodes, which skin preparation step is most important to reduce artifact?
Select your answer
A
Cleaning and lightly abrading the skin to remove oils and dead cells before electrode placement
B
Applying additional electrode gel over the electrode
C
Placing electrodes over hairy areas without preparation
D
Using cold water to clean the skin
Hint