Somatic tremor artifact is commonly caused by
A) electrical interference. B) patient movement.
C) respirations. D) lotion on the skin interfering with the signal.
B
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An 87-year-old woman fell while getting out of bed. She is on the floor with severe pain to her left hip. Family members tell you that she takes medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and depression. When assessing the patient, what assessment finding is most concerning?
A) Heart rate of 118 beats per minute B) External rotation of the hip C) Weak pedal pulse in the left foot D) Respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute
Which one is NOT a preexamination error?
a. keeping the tourniquet on longer than 1 minute b. the technologist running the wrong test on a sample c. the ammonia test not being placed on ice after collection d. filling the Protime tube half full