MDCAT Physics MCQ #210

A hospital patient with a pacemaker is being operated on with an electrocautery tool. The pacemaker's battery will likely be influenced by the tool's

MDCAT Physics MCQ #210

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A hospital patient with a pacemaker is being operated on with an electrocautery tool. The pacemaker's battery will likely be influenced by the tool's

    • A) High frequency (HF) electromagnetic field
    • B) Low frequency (LF) electromagnetic field
    • C) Direct current (DC)
    • D) Alternating current (AC)

    Answer: High frequency (HF) electromagnetic field

    Explanation: HF electromagnetic fields interfere with pacemaker's operation, not LF, DC, or AC.