EKG Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
How many leads does an EKG/ECG perform?
A
12
2
Q
How many leads do wires have?
A
10
3
Q
How many leads does a patients chest have?
A
6
4
Q
How many leads does limb have?
A
4
5
Q
What should you do before placing electrodes on a patient?
A
Make sure their skin is dry.
6
Q
What is the most common lead?
A
Lead I
7
Q
How many leads are in the Bipolar limb leads and what direction does it go in?
A
Lead I
Lead II
Lead III
Impulses goes in two directions.
8
Q
Name the three augmented leads and its direction.
A
AVR
AVL
AVF
Uni-polar one direction.
9
Q
What is a precordial lead?
A
Chest lead
10
Q
What does entercostal mean?
A
Between the rib
11
Q
What is the right leg known as?
A
Ground or reference leg.
