Which of the following artifacts may occur if a patient is talking during an EKG?

A. Place a bandage on the site after holding pressure for 1 min: While a bandage may be used, holding pressure for 1 minute is excessive. Typically, pressure is held for a shorter period to control bleeding.
B. Apply direct, firm pressure to the puncture site on the finger: Applying firm pressure helps to stop bleeding after the puncture and is the appropriate technique.
C. Warm the site for a minimum of 10 min prior to puncture. Warming the site is usually done for a few minutes (not 10) to increase blood flow, but it should be done briefly and not excessively.
D. Have the parent hold the child during the procedure: While it’s important to ensure the child is held securely, the parent should assist by holding the child gently but not to the extent that it interferes with the procedure.

A. Pull product identification slips from a box or package. Pulling product slips is not a standard method for inventory management.
B. Use a two-bin system, one as a backup bin and one bin for ordering. The two-bin system helps manage inventory by using one bin for current use and a backup bin that triggers reordering when needed.
C. Ask staff members to identify products that need to be ordered and add them to the list. Relying on staff members can be less systematic than maintaining a structured inventory process.
D. Hand count items to identify what needs to be ordered. Hand counting can be inefficient and prone to errors. A systematic approach, like the two-bin system, is more effective.