ECG ECG Lead Placement and Technique 2

Question 1

Where is the V1 precordial electrode correctly placed?

Accepted Answer

4th intercostal space, right sternal border

Answer

4th intercostal space, left sternal border

Answer

5th intercostal space, midclavicular line

Answer

5th intercostal space, anterior axillary line

Question 2

Which lead is placed in the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line?

Accepted Answer

V4

Answer

V2

Answer

V3

Answer

V5

Question 3

Lead V6 should be positioned at which anatomical landmark?

Accepted Answer

Midaxillary line

Answer

Anterior axillary line

Answer

Posterior axillary line

Answer

Midclavicular line

Question 4

The correct order to place V3 is:

Accepted Answer

Between V2 and V4

Answer

Before V1 and V2

Answer

After V6

Answer

Same spot as V5

Question 5

Where is the V2 electrode placed?

Accepted Answer

4th intercostal space, left sternal border

Answer

4th intercostal space, right sternal border

Answer

5th intercostal space, left sternal border

Answer

3rd intercostal space, left sternal border

Question 6

V5 is placed at which line, level with V4 and V6?

Accepted Answer

Anterior axillary line

Answer

Midclavicular line

Answer

Midaxillary line

Answer

Posterior axillary line

Question 7

Which intercostal space is used as the starting landmark for locating V1?

Accepted Answer

4th

Answer

2nd

Answer

3rd

Answer

5th