EKG Pad Placement Quiz

What are the anatomical landmarks for EKG pad placement?

• Right shoulder, left shoulder, lower back

• Right sternal border, left sternal border, lower left rib margin

• Right hip, left hip, upper back

• Right wrist, left wrist, lower abdomen

Explain the proper lead placement for EKG.

• The proper lead placement for EKG involves placing the electrodes on the right arm, left arm, and left leg.

• Using only one electrode on the left arm

• Placing the electrodes on the right leg, left leg, and right arm

• Placing the electrodes on the head, chest, and back

Describe the correct placement for limb leads on the body.

• On the chest and stomach

• On the head and neck

• On the back and abdomen

• On the arms and legs

How should the precordial leads be positioned for EKG placement?

• On the chest in specific locations

• On the arms and legs

• On the back and shoulders

• On the forehead and neck

What are the key anatomical landmarks to consider when placing EKG pads?

• Right wrist, left wrist, lower abdomen

• Right shoulder, left shoulder, lower back

• Right sternal border, left sternal border, lower left rib margin

• Right hip, left hip, upper back

Discuss the importance of proper lead placement for accurate EKG readings.

• Lead placement does not affect EKG readings

• Proper lead placement is only important for certain types of EKG readings

• EKG readings are not impacted by lead placement

• Proper lead placement ensures accurate EKG readings.

How can you identify the correct placement for limb leads on a patient?

• Ask the patient to decide where the limb leads should go

• Attach the limb leads to the forehead and chest

• Use a random placement for the limb leads

• Locate the right and left arms and the right and left legs, and then attach the leads accordingly.

Explain the positioning for precordial leads placement during an EKG procedure.

• On the forehead and neck

• On the chest, in specific locations such as V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, and V6.

• On the arms and legs

• On the back and shoulders