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EKG Lead Wire Systems (Advent health) 2024/2025 graded A+ by experts
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EKG Lead Wire Systems (Advent health)Lead 1 reads conductivity in what direction? - ANSnegative charge (right side) to the positive
charge (left side)
What type of deflection that lead one produces? - ANSpositive
positive pad for lead 1 is place on what side? - ANSthe left side of the patient
What lead spot is very helpful for identifying atrial rhythms and hemi blocks? - ANSLead 1
Where is lead II should be placed? - ANSLowest palpable rib in the midclavicular line
What type of deflection does Lead II produces? - ANSpostive
What part of the heart does lead II give us information to? - ANSthe inferior wall of the heart
What lead should be checked for detecting sinus node and atrial arrhytmias and routine
monitoring? - ANSLead II
Modified chest leads (MCL) is used to check what part of the heart? - ANSthe anterior wall of
the heart
What is the purpose of MCL? - ANSmonitor for
-premature ventricular beats
-ventricular tachycardia
-supraventricular tachycardia
assess for
-bundle branch defects
-p wave changes
-confirm pacemaker wire placement
What is the placement of MCL? - ANS1. negative charge on the left side close to shoulder
2. positive charge on the 4th intercoastal space mid clavicular line
3. ground charge in the right side close to shoulder
T or F: if the QRS seen in MCL1 is negative, emergency interventions should be performed
immediately - ANSFalse, a negative deflection of QRS in MCL1 can be normal
What is the placement of Lead II - ANS
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