Asked by Kassandra Pierre on May 08, 2024
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The nurse is observing a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) perform a 12-lead ECG tracing on a newly admitted patient.The nurse recognizes that the NAP requires additional training on this skill when she observes which of the following erroneous lead placements?
A) V1-Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal angle
B) V2-Fourth intercostal space at the right sternal border
C) V4-Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
D) V6-Left midaxillary line at the level of V4 horizontally
Lead Placements
The specific locations on the body where electrodes are placed to perform electrocardiography or other monitoring.
Intercostal Space
The regions between the ribs where muscles, nerves, and blood vessels run.
Midclavicular Line
An imaginary line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through the midpoint of the clavicle (collarbone), often used as a reference point in medical examinations.
- Recognize and correct erroneous electrode placements and practices.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and correct erroneous electrode placements and practices.
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