ECG ECG Lead Placement and Technique 3

Question 1

In the standard limb lead system, where is the RA (right arm) electrode placed?

Accepted Answer

Right wrist or right forearm

Answer

The RA electrode is placed on the right arm, typically the wrist or forearm.

Question 2

Which limb electrode is the neutral or ground lead?

Accepted Answer

Right leg (RL)

Answer

The right leg (RL) electrode serves as the ground/neutral reference.

Question 3

What color is the LA (left arm) electrode in the American (AHA) color code?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

In the AHA system, the left arm electrode is black.

Question 4

Under the AHA color code, the RA electrode is:

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

The right arm electrode is white in the AHA color scheme.

Question 5

The LL (left leg) electrode color in the AHA system is:

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

The left leg electrode is red in the AHA color code.

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