Question

Which of the scenarios below is LEAST likely to result in EMI?

A) A patient is given succinylcholine for muscle relaxation.
B) A patient undergoes a radiofrequency ablation procedure to minimize nerve pain.
C) A patient who complains of feeling cold.
D) A patient undergoing a CT scan to obtain images of their lungs.
E) A patient who has been given external defibrillation.

Answer 1

The scenario least likely to result in Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is a patient feeling cold, as this condition and its usual treatments do not involve emission of electromagnetic fields.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scenario which is LEAST likely to result in EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) is option C: A patient who complains of feeling cold. Electromagnetic interference typically occurs when electronic devices emit electromagnetic fields that interfere with the operation of other nearby electronic devices. Neither the physiologic condition of a patient feeling cold nor the treatments frequently associated with it involve the emission of electromagnetic fields that could cause EMI.

On the other hand, radiofrequency ablation, external defibrillation, and medical imaging techniques such as CT scans involve the use of electronic devices that emit electromagnetic fields and could potentially cause electromagnetic interference, depending on the circumstances.