To determine the actual rhythm on an ECG tracing, the ECG technician:
A)views the computerized interpretation from the ECG machine.
B)analyzes the characteristics of the rhythm and matches them to specific rhythm criteria.
C)asks the physician to interpret the ECG tracing.
D)estimates the distance between QRS complexes.

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Analyzing the characteristics of the rhythm and matching them to specific rhythm criteria is the most accurate method for determining the actual rhythm on an ECG tracing. The computerized interpretation from the ECG machine may not always be accurate and should be verified by the technician. Asking the physician to interpret the ECG tracing is also a viable option, but the technician should be able to identify common rhythms independently. Estimating the distance between QRS complexes is not a reliable method for determining the actual rhythm.

To Determine the Actual Rhythm on an ECG Tracing, the ECG