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1. What is the first view
obtained in an PSLA (Parasternal Long Axis) view
Echocardiography exami-
nation?




2. Where is a PSLA view? Transects the heart from the base to the apex (sliced
in half)
with the apex toward the left and the base toward the right.




3. What are 3 lead EKG is applies? 3 EKG leads

1. White lead goes under the patients right
clavicle/shoul- der.
2. Black lead goes under the patients left
clavicle/shoulder
3. Red lead goes under the patients left ribcage.

4. Why are 3 EKG leads for echocardiograph exam?
applied on the patient for
echocardio- graphic
examination?

5. In what position should the
pa- tient lay?


6. Why is the Left Lateral De-
cubitus position preferred
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To monitor the patient's heart rate and rhythm
during the exam.


In a left lateral decubitus or recumbent. (Lay on
their left side with their left arm extended over
their head, and their right arm at their side)

Because gravity displaces the cardiac apex
closer to the chest wall




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