Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

Which ECG lead should be placed at the fourth intercostal space and to the left of the sternum?
  1. V1
  2. V2
  3. V4
  4. V5
Explanation
Answer: B - The V2 electrode lead should be placed at the fourth intercostal space, left of the sternum.

An ECG is performed to monitor a patient’s cardiac waveform. Inaccurate placement of the leads can lead to inaccurate readings.
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