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jake

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Why should an electrolyte be used when running an ECG?
 a. The skin is a poor conductor of electricity.
  b. An electrolyte reduces the amount of dryness in the skin.
  c. An electrolyte protects the patient from shocks generated by the electrocardiograph.
  d. An electrolyte amplifies the electrical impulses coming from the heart.

Question 2

Alcohol is a(n) ____________.
 a. stimulant
  b. depressant
  c. antianxiety drug
  d. narcotic


Harbringer

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: Alcohol is a depressant.


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jake

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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