ECG ECG Lead Placement and Technique 5

Question 1

For a right-sided ECG (V4R), where is the V4R electrode placed?

Accepted Answer

5th intercostal space, right midclavicular line

Answer

5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line

Answer

4th intercostal space, right sternal border

Answer

2nd intercostal space, right border

Question 2

Posterior leads V7, V8, and V9 are used primarily to detect:

Accepted Answer

Posterior wall MI

Answer

Anterior wall MI

Answer

Lateral wall MI

Answer

Pericarditis

Question 3

When performing a 12-lead ECG on a female patient, chest electrodes V4-V6 should be placed:

Accepted Answer

Under or below the left breast

Answer

On top of the breast tissue

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On the right side only

Answer

Above the clavicle

Question 4

For a patient with an amputated left arm, the LA electrode should be placed:

Accepted Answer

On the shoulder or upper trunk on that side

Answer

Skip the lead entirely

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On the right arm

Answer

On the left leg

Question 5

Which posterior lead is placed at the left midscapular line?

Accepted Answer

V8

Answer

V7

Answer

V9

Answer

V4R

Question 6

When taking an ECG on a patient with a pacemaker, the technician should:

Accepted Answer

Proceed normally and note the pacemaker

Answer

Remove all electrodes near it

Answer

Use only 3 leads

Answer

Cancel the test

Question 7

Lead V7 in a posterior ECG is placed at the:

Accepted Answer

Left posterior axillary line

Answer

Left midscapular line

Answer

Left border of the spine

Answer

Right midclavicular line