ECG Lead Placement and Technique Flashcards
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Where is the V1 precordial electrode correctly placed?
Answer: 4th intercostal space, right sternal border
V1 is placed in the 4th intercostal space at the right sternal border.
Which lead is placed in the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line?
Answer: V4
V4 sits in the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line.
Lead V6 should be positioned at which anatomical landmark?
Answer: Midaxillary line
V6 is placed at the midaxillary line, level with V4 and V5.
The correct order to place V3 is:
Answer: Between V2 and V4
V3 is placed midway between V2 and V4.
Where is the V2 electrode placed?
Answer: 4th intercostal space, left sternal border
V2 sits in the 4th intercostal space at the left sternal border.
V5 is placed at which line, level with V4 and V6?
Answer: Anterior axillary line
V5 is located at the anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4 and V6.
Which intercostal space is used as the starting landmark for locating V1?
Answer: 4th
The 4th intercostal space is the reference for V1 and V2 placement.
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