Q. To obtain a standard ECG, the patient is connected to the machine with three electrical leads. These three electrical lead are connected as one each to the
A) Biceps and third one at the ankle
B) Triceps and third one at the ankle
C) Thigh and third one at the ankle
D) Wrist and third one at the ankle
Explanation
To obtain a standard ECG a patient is connected to a machine with three electrical leads (one to each wrist and one to left ankle) that continuously monitor the heart activity. For detailed evaluation of the heart’s function, multiple leads are attached to the chest region
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