Electrocardiogram: 12 Lead Exam
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A 12-lead ECG is ordered for a recently admitted patient with cardiomyopathy. This
test was ordered to assess the patient for which condition? - ✔✔Arrhythmias
When preparing a patient for a 12-lead ECG, the V6 lead should be affixed to which
area? - ✔✔Horizontal to V4 at the midaxillary line
A review of a patient's 12-lead ECG reveals a heart rate of 80 bpm, a regular rhythm,
and a P wave followed by a QRS complex and then a T wave. The measured P-R
interval on the monitor is 0.16 seconds, and the QRS complex is measured at 0.08
seconds. Which action should be taken next? - ✔✔Interpret the findings as normal.
A new health care team member is performing an ECG and asks how to find the
landmarks for precordial lead placement. The health care team member should be
instructed to begin by finding which landmark? - ✔✔Sternal angle
A patient was admitted for chest pain and serial 12-lead ECGs are ordered. Which
intervention would be least effective? - ✔✔Performing the 12-lead ECG only when the
patient is having pain
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
A 12-lead ECG is ordered for a recently admitted patient with cardiomyopathy. This
test was ordered to assess the patient for which condition? - ✔✔Arrhythmias
When preparing a patient for a 12-lead ECG, the V6 lead should be affixed to which
area? - ✔✔Horizontal to V4 at the midaxillary line
A review of a patient's 12-lead ECG reveals a heart rate of 80 bpm, a regular rhythm,
and a P wave followed by a QRS complex and then a T wave. The measured P-R
interval on the monitor is 0.16 seconds, and the QRS complex is measured at 0.08
seconds. Which action should be taken next? - ✔✔Interpret the findings as normal.
A new health care team member is performing an ECG and asks how to find the
landmarks for precordial lead placement. The health care team member should be
instructed to begin by finding which landmark? - ✔✔Sternal angle
A patient was admitted for chest pain and serial 12-lead ECGs are ordered. Which
intervention would be least effective? - ✔✔Performing the 12-lead ECG only when the
patient is having pain
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