Cardiology FISDAP practice quiz

Cardiology FISDAP practice quiz when obtaining a 12 - lead ECG, lead V1 should be placed: A) upper right shoulder just above the clavicle B) approximately 1 inch to the right of the angle of Louis C) In the sec intercostal space just inferior to the sec rib. D) in the fourth intercostal space just to the right of the sternum - ANSWER D) in the fourth intercostal space just to the right of the sternum A patient experiencing a right ventricular infarction would be expected to present with: A) hypertension and tachycardia B) ST elevation in lead II, III and aVF. C) greater than 2-mm ST depression in lead V1 D) sever pulmonary edema and hemoptysis - ANSWER B) ST elevation in lead II, III and aVF. You are assessing a middle-aged female who complains of chest discomfort. She is conscious, alert, and oriented. Her skin is diaphoretic. Her blood pressure is 122/72 mm Hg, her pulse rate is 120 beats/min, and her respirations are 20 breaths/min. On the basis of her chief complaint, which of your assessment findings is the MOST significant? A) Diaphoresis B) Mental status C) Elevated Respiratory Rate D) Pulse rate of 120 beats/min - ANSWER D) pulse rate of 120 beats/min